Solving an Equation with Two Radicals (2.9.3)

Question 1

• Solving a radical equation generally means that we try to isolate the radical and square the equation so that the radical disappears.

Answer 1

• Solving a radical equation generally means that we try to isolate the radical and square the equation so that the radical disappears.

Question 2

• When an equation has two radicals, you will have to do the isolating and squaring process twice in order to eliminate the radicals.

Answer 2

• When an equation has two radicals, you will have to do the isolating and squaring process twice in order to eliminate the radicals.

Question 3

• Once you have solved your non-radicalized equation, be sure to check your answers to see if both, one, or neither is a true solution for the original radical equation.

Answer 3

• Once you have solved your non-radicalized equation, be sure to check your answers to see if both, one, or neither is a true solution for the original radical equation.