1. Radical Functions Essential Questions
How do we graph radical functions and inequalities?
How do we transform radical functions by changing parameters?
Holt McDougal Algebra 2
Holt Algebra 2

2. In addition to graphing radical functions, you can also graph radical inequalities. Use the same procedure you used for graphing linear and quadratic inequalities.

3. Graphing Radical Inequalities
Graph the radical inequality.
Dotted curve
2 times as fast
Vertical shift:
3 units down
Greater than: shaded above curve

4. Graphing Radical Inequalities
Graph the radical inequality.
Solid curve
opposite and normal
Horizontal shift:
1 unit to the left
Vertical shift:
2 units up
Less than: shaded below curve

5. Graphing Radical Inequalities
Graph the radical inequality.
Dotted curve
Horizontal shift:
2 times as fast
1 unit to the right
Vertical shift:
3 units down
Less than: shaded below curve

6. Graphing Radical Inequalities
Graph the radical inequality.
Solid curve
Left
2 times as fast
Vertical shift:
2 units up

7. Graphing Radical Inequalities
Graph the radical inequality.
Solid curve
opposite
2 times as fast
Horizontal shift:
2 units to the right
Vertical shift:
1 unit up
Less than: shaded below curve

8. Graphing Radical Inequalities
Graph the radical inequality.
Dotted curve
opposite
Horizontal shift:
2 times as fast
2 units to the left
Vertical shift:
1 unit up
Less than: shaded below curve

9. Lesson 7.1 Practice B