Solving Radical Equations
Powers Property of Equality
Take it Step by Step… 1. 2. 3. 4. Solving Radical Equations Isolate the radical Take the reciprocal power of both sides. Solve for x using the appropriate steps for solving equations. CHECK ALL ANSWERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1. 2. 3. 4.
Simple, Simple, Simple! Example 1: ANSWER:
Rational Exponents? NO Problem! Example 2: ANSWER:
Your Turn! Solve for x. Answer: Remember: Isolate the radical Take the reciprocal power of both sides. Solve for x CHECK your answer(s).
Your Turn! Solve for x. Answer: Remember: Isolate the radical Take the reciprocal power of both sides. Solve for x CHECK your answer(s). Answer:
Kick It Up a Notch! Example 3: ANSWER:
With two radicals! Example 3: ANSWER: Example 4: ANSWER:
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