Algebra II : Mathematical Relationships and Basic Graphs

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Solving Radical Equations

Solve:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To isolate the x-variable, first subtract three from both sides.

Square both sides.

The equation becomes:

Subtract two from both sides.

Divide by three on both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #22 : Solving Radical Equations

Solve:  

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Explanation:

Add eight on both sides.

Notice that the range of the parent function  must be greater than zero.  There will be no values of square root  that will equal to negative two.

The answer is:  

Example Question #22 : Solving Radical Equations

Solve the equation:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to eliminate the radicals, simply square both sides.

The equation becomes:

Simplify the right side by distribution.

Subtract  from both sides.  The equation becomes:

Add 2 on both sides and simplify both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #4246 : Algebra Ii

Solve the equation:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Divide by two on both sides.

The equation becomes:  

Square both sides.

Add three on both sides.

Divide by two on both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1581 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Solve the equation:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract two from both sides.

Simplify the equation.

Square both sides.

Add  on both sides.

Subtract  on both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #31 : Solving Radical Equations

Solve:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Add four on both sides to isolate the radical.

Simplify both sides.

Square both sides.

Subtract two from both sides.

Divide by nine on both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #4249 : Algebra Ii

Solve the equation:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Add 19 on both sides.

Simplify both sides.

Square both sides.

Add three on both sides.

Divide by two on both sides.

Reduce the fractions.

The answer is:  

Example Question #31 : Solving And Graphing Radicals

Solve the equation:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Square both sides of the equation.

Simplify both sides.

Add nine on both sides.

Divide both sides by negative three.

Simplify both fractions.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1581 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Solve the equation:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract six from both sides.

Square both sides.

Add  on both sides.

Subtract 16 from both sides.

Divide by three on both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #32 : Solving Radical Equations

Solve the equation:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Add three on both sides.

Divide by negative one to isolate the radical.

The equation becomes:  

Square both sides.

Divide by negative nine on both sides.

The answer is:  

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