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11.5 Solving Radical Equations. Algebra 2.0. Main Idea & Vocabulary. A radical equation is an equation that contains a radical with a variable. We will use our solving skills, inverse operations and the property below in this lesson. Tips. Always get the radical symbol alone
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11.5 Solving Radical Equations Algebra 2.0
Main Idea & Vocabulary • A radical equation is an equation that contains a radical with a variable. • We will use our solving skills, inverse operations and the property below in this lesson.
Tips • Always get the radical symbol alone • Square both sides • Do inverse operations • Check for extraneous solutions
Ex 4-Solving Radical Equations with Square Roots on Both Sides.
Ex 5-Extraneous Solutions • Squaring both sides of an equation can lead to extraneous solutions.
Ex 6-Geometry Application • Draw a picture, if necessary. • Use a formula from 7th grade • Solve with Algebra skills
Review • How do you solve a radical equation with square roots on both sides? • What type of solutions must we look out for when squaring both sides of a radical equation? • How do we know if our solutions are extraneous?