1. Solving Radical Equations
Chapter Dr. Guram
Algebra II /23/16

2. Focus Questions
How do we solve radical equations?
How do we identify extraneous solutions?

3. Curriculum standards
TN SPI (Associated Tennessee Learning Expectations)
Solve contextual problems using … radical … equations…
Sources:
Spring Board Algebra 2 Textbook

4. Academic language
Radical equation: An equation with one or more radicals that have variables in their radicands.
Extraneous solution: An apparent solution that must be rejected because it does not satisfy the original equation.

5. Solving Radical Equations

6. Radical Equation Example 1

7. Guided Practice Examples

8. Solve a Radical Equation Given a Function: Example 2

9. Example 2 Answer

10. Standardized Test Practice Example 3

11. Standardized Test Solution Example 3

12. Solve an Equation with a Rational Exponent Example 4

13. Solve an Equation with a Rational Exponent Example 4 Solution

14. Solve an Equation with an Extraneous Solution Example 5

15. Example 5 Solution

16. Example 5 Solution Check

17. Example 6 Solve an Equation with Two Radicals

18. Example 6 Method 1 of Solving An Equation with Two Radicals

19. Example 6 Method 1 Check of Solving An Equation with Two Radicals

20. Example 6 Method 2 of Solving An Equation with Two Radicals

21. Practice Problems

22. How do we solve radical equations?
Review
How do we solve radical equations?
How do we identify extraneous solutions?

23. Review of terms
Explain the mathematical term: Radical Equation.
Explain Extraneous Solution.

24. Class and HW Problems
6.6 Worksheet