Radical Equations

I can solve equations containing square roots.

• 1

  When solving equations with roots, isolate the term with the root and then square both sides to eliminate the square root.

• 2

  To solve equations with fractional exponents like x^(3/2) = 8, raise both sides to the reciprocal power, such as (2/3), to simplify the equation.

• 3

  When taking the square root to solve for x, remember that there are usually two possible solutions: a positive and a negative value.