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2.15 Solving radical equations

Interactive practice questions

Solve the equation to find the value of $h$h.

$\sqrt{h}=5$h=5

Easy
< 1min

Solve the equation to find the value of $x$x.

$\sqrt{x}=\frac{3}{8}$x=38

Easy
< 1min

Solve the equation to find the value of $p$p.

$\sqrt{p}+4=7$p+4=7

Easy
< 1min

Solve the equation to find the value of $y$y.

$\sqrt{y}-6=1$y6=1

Easy
< 1min
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Outcomes

A.CED.A.1

Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems.

A.REI.A.1

Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step, starting from the assumption that the original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution method.

A.REI.A.2

Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise.

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