1. Mr. Morris duPont Manual High School

2.  First, we need to know the generic graph of We can always graph two points easily (0,0)and (1, a ) Graphing Root Functions

3.  We can do cube roots similarly. The generic graph is And the points we can easily graph are (0,0) (1, a )(-1, - a ) Graphing Root Functions

4.  Remember the pattern for vertical and horizontal shifts If then the graph has Horizontal shift h and Vertical shift k (Hint: This applies to cube root functions also!) Graphing Root Functions

5.  To solve radical equations, we do operations just as we always have For Example: Solving Radical Equations

6.  Things to Remember! To undo a root or rational exponent, put the equation to the reciprocal power! Ex.

7.  Solving Radical Equations Things to Remember! Always check your work for extraneous solutions Ex.

8.  Now try some on your own! Practice!