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Algebra 2
Ch.7 Notes Page 40
P40 7­5 Solving Square Roots and
Other Radical Equations (Part 1)
Aug 19­6:20 AM
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 + √x = 10 (Square Root Equation)
√3 + x = 10 (Not a Square Root Equation)
Nov 8­8:59 AM
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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 + √(3x ­ 2) = 6
Nov 8­10:32 AM
Solving Radical Equations with Rational Exponents
2(x + 3)3/2 = 54
√(3x ­ 3) ­ 6 = 0
Nov 8­10:36 AM
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Solving Radical Equations with Rational Exponents
2(x ­ 2)2/3 = 50
Nov 10­7:21 AM
HW #41
7­5 P394 #1­6,9­13
Please put your name and class period at the top of
the homework. Also include the homework number.
Aug 19­6:25 AM
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