Solving Radical Equations
Overview
Goal. Solve a radical equation by isolating the radical and raising both sides to the matching power, then checking every candidate in the original equation.
Extraneous solution (definition). A value produced by the solving process that does not satisfy the original equation.
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Goal. Solve radical equations: isolate the radical, raise both sides to the matching power, and check every candidate in the original equation.
Extraneous solution (definition). A value produced by the solving process that does not satisfy the original equation.