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RADICAL EQUATIONS

A radical equation is one in which the unknown is contained as part of the radicand of a radical expression.

 
Definition
Examples

EXAMPLES OF RADICAL EQUATIONS
       
 

 

Example 1

  

 

Example 2

 
 

Solving

STEPS TO SOLVE A RADICAL EQUATIONS

  1. Isolate the radical expression to one side.

  2. Square both sides of the equation. This will eliminate the radical sign. However, this process may cause extraneous roots.
  3. Solve the resulting equation.
  4. Check all answers for extraneous roots. 

Sample Problems

Sample Problem 1
   

 

Sample Problems

Sample Problem 2