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Math 102

9.5 – Radical Equations

Radical Equations:     An equation with a radical.

            To Solve:

1.)    Isolate the radical on one side of the equation.

2.)    Raise both sides of the equation to the inverse power of the radical.

3.)    Simplify each side.  If a radical still remains, repeat steps 1 and 2.

If no radicals remain, solve the equation.

4.)    Check for extraneous roots!

            Example:  Solve.

            1.)                                              2.)                              3.) 

            4.)                                                                5.) 

            6.)                                                                          7.) 

            8.)