Radical Equations
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Objective
I can solve equations containing square roots.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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When solving equations with roots, isolate the term with the root and then square both sides to eliminate the square root.
- 2
To solve equations with fractional exponents like x^(3/2) = 8, raise both sides to the reciprocal power, such as (2/3), to simplify the equation.
- 3
When taking the square root to solve for x, remember that there are usually two possible solutions: a positive and a negative value.
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Practice
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Solve for x: √(2x - 1) = 3
Solve for x: (x - 3)^(2/3) = 4
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“Solve for x: √(2x - 1) = 5”
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