Solving Radical Equations
Slates!
1.Simplify.

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2.Solve.

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Simplifying Radical Expressions
Recall...

Example 1: Simplifying by combining like terms, if
possible.

Example 2: Simplifying by combining like terms, if
possible.

Practice! Simplifying by combining like terms, if
possible.

Multiplying Radical Expressions
Example 1: Multiply.

Simplifying Radical Expressions

Example 3: Multiply.

Slates!
Multiply.


Recall:

Slates:
Find the Conjugate.


Dividing Radicals
Example 1: Rationalize the denominator.


Simplifying Radical Expressions
Example 2: Rationalize the denominator.

Practice: Rationalize the denominator.

Solving Radical Equations
Mental Math:

Algebraic Process:

Example 1: Solve.
Steps:
1) Isolate Root.
2) Power both sides.
3) Solve.
4) Check!


Example 2: Solve.
Steps:
1) Isolate Root.
2) Power both sides.
3) Solve.
4) Check!


Example 3: Solve.
Steps:
1) Isolate Root.
2) Power both sides.
3) Solve.
4) Check!



Example 4: Solve.
Steps:
1) Isolate Root.
2) Power both sides.
3) Solve.
4) Check!


Practice: Solve.
Steps:
1) Isolate Root.
2) Square both sides.
3) Solve.
4) Check!

That's it for today!
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Algebasics: Radicals
Homework:
· Practice problems from this lesson
MathXL #19
· Reflect on what you have learned
· Prepare for next class' lesson