ch 8 - rational & radical functions 8.8 – solving radical equations and inequalities
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A radical equation contains a variable within a radical. Steps for Solving Radical Equations 1. Isolate the radical. 2. Raise both sides of the equation to the power equal to the index of the radical. 3. Simplify and solve.TRANSCRIPT
Ch 8 - Rational & Radical Functions
8.8 – Solving Radical Equations and
Inequalities
Do you know the meaning of these words or phrases?Radical equationRadical inequality
A radical equation contains a variable within a radical.Steps for Solving Radical
Equations1.Isolate the radical.2.Raise both sides of the equation to the power equal to the index of the radical.3.Simplify and solve.
Solve each equation.1615. xA 84757. 3 xB
Solve each equation.23327. xxC
Solve each equation.xxD 5333.
Use similar methods to solve equations containing rational exponents.
375. 31xA 2
1842. xxB
A radical inequality is an inequality that contains a variable within a radical.
.9362 xSolve
The important thing to now consider is that the radicand can never be negative. So, how can we let our answers show this?