Solving Radical Equations
Today's Schedule:
• Homework: Grade, Stamp, Turn in
• Solving Radical Equations
Slates!
Rationalize the denominator.
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Solving Radical Equations
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Step 1: Isolate the Root
Step 2: Square Both Sides of the Equation
Step 3: Simplify & Solve. |
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Step 4: Check Your Answer! |
Example 1: Solve.
Done
Step 1: Isolate the Root
Step 2: Square Both Sides
of the Equation
Step 3: Simplify & Solve.
Step 4: Check Your Answer!
Example 2: Solve.
Step 1: Isolate the Root
Step 2: Square Both Sides
of the Equation
Step 3: Simplify & Solve.
Step 4: Check Your Answer!
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Example 3: Solve.
Done
Step 1: Isolate the Root
Step 2: Square Both Sides
of the Equation
Step 3: Simplify & Solve.
Step 4: Check Your Answer!
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Example 4: Solve.
Step 1: Isolate the Root
Step 2: Square Both Sides
of the Equation
Step 3: Simplify & Solve.
Step 4: Check Your Answer!
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Practice
Solve the following equations in your notes...
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Challenge Review Problems for those who finish early...
4)Solve ![](./articles_imgs/5634/solvin73.jpg)
5) Evaluate ![](./articles_imgs/5634/solvin74.jpg)
for x=-2 and y=-4
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