Radical Equation Equation with a variable under radical sign Extraneous Solutions: Extra solutions that do not satisfy original equation because of the domain for radicals Steps for Solving Radical Equation Steps: Reminder: Radicals are the same as exponents in PEMDAS order [1] Isolate the radical term: “Cancel all outside operations” [2] Remove Radical Sign by Powering both sides by Root Square for Cube for Fourth for [3] SOLVE remaining equation and check for Extraneous Solution
Example 1Solving Radical Equations Algebraically [1] [2] [3] [4]
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