6.2 Warm-up Solving radical equations

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What is a radical equation?

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A radical equation is an equation in which a variable is contained within a radical (square root, cube root, etc.).

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2

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How do you isolate a square root in an equation?

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To isolate a square root, move all other terms to the opposite side of the equation, leaving the square root alone on one side.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2

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The first step is to isolate the radical on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2