Solving Radical Equations
A radical equation is an equation that contains radicals with variables in the radicand.
To solve a radical equation, isolate the radical on one side of the equation and then square both sides of the equation. This will eliminate at least one radical. If a radical remains in the new equation, repeat the process.
An extraneous solution is a value which produces a negative radicand in one or more of the radicals in the original equation. Check all potential solutions in the original equation. Exclude extraneous values from the solution set.
Solving Radical Equations
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Carleen Eaton
Grant Fraser



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