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Solving Radical Equations in One Variable Algebraically

• Solve square-root equations in one variable algebraically
• Solve radical equations in one variable algebraically
• Solve equations containing variable expressions with
rational exponents algebraically
Principle of Powers

If a=b ,then an = bn

If you begin with an equation that is true
and you raise both sides of the equation
to the same power ,the fault is a true
equation.

Steps to Solve a Radical Equation

1. Isolate the radical. If the equation has more
than one radical, choose one of the radicals
to isolate.

2. Raise each side of the equation to a power
equal to the index of the radical.

3. Solve the resulting equation. If the equation
still has a radical, repeats steps 1 and 2.

4. Check the potential solutions in the original
equation.

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Extraneous Solutions

Extraneous solutions can occur when we
solve radial equations, therefore
apparent solutions must be checked .

The solution must be in the domain of the
radial expression.

Solving Radial Equations

 

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