Algebra 2

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Algebra 2 Ch.7 Notes Page 50 P50 7-5 Solving
Square Roots and Other Radical Equations
(Part 1)
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Radical Equations
An Equation that has a variable in a radicand or
a variable with a fractional exponent.
If the Index Number is 2, the equation is a
square root equation.
3 vx 10 (Square Root Equation)
v3 x 10 (Not a Square Root Equation)
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Solving Square Root Equations
Isolate the radical on one side of the equation
and then raise both sides of the equation to the
same power.
2 v(3x - 2) 6
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Solving Radical Equations with Rational Exponents
2(x 3)3/2 54
v(3x - 3) - 6 0
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Solving Radical Equations with Rational Exponents
/- Due to Absolute Value
(xm/n)n/m x
2(x - 2)2/3 50
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HW 53 7-5 P394 1-6,9-14 Please put your name
and class period at the top of the homework.
Also include the homework number.