solving radical equations

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The number under the radical sign or square root sign is called the ______.

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radicand

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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Solve: √(16) = ?

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4

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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Solve: √(64) = ?

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8

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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Solve: √(0) = ?

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0

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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Solve: √(25) = ?

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5

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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Solve: √(x^2) = ? (where x is a real number)

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|x|

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the principal square root of a number?

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The non-negative root of a number.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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Solve: x^2 = 16. What are the possible values of x?

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x = 4 or x = -4

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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Solve: x^2 = -9. What is the solution?

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no solution (in real numbers)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the first step in solving radical equations?

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Isolate the radical on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2