Rational and Radical Functions

Lesson 14

Math

Unit 4

11th Grade

Lesson 14 of 18

Objective


Solve simple radical equations.

Common Core Standards


Core Standards

  • A.REI.A.2 — Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise.

Foundational Standards

  • A.REI.A.1

Criteria for Success


  1. Use inverse operations appropriately to solve for a variable inside the radical. 
  2. Identify solutions algebraically and graphically. 
  3. Describe how the solution to a radical equation is the system of equations between both sides of the equal sign. 
  4. Use [CALC] "5. Intersect" to find the intersect of two functions.
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Anchor Problems

25-30 minutes


Problem 1

Solve the following equation algebraically, and explain how the equation and solution(s) are shown graphically. 

 

$${\sqrt{x}-6=4}$$

 

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Problem 2

Solve the radical equation. Be sure to check your solutions. 

 

$${\sqrt{3x+5}-2=-1}$$

 

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References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra II > Module 1 > Topic C > Lesson 28Example 1

Algebra II > Module 1 > Topic C > Lesson 28 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

Problem 3

Solve the two following equations. 

 

a.   $${\sqrt{2x+1}-5=-2}$$

 

b.   $${\sqrt{2x+1}+5=2}$$

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References

Illustrative Mathematics Radical EquationsPart A

Radical Equations, accessed on Nov. 19, 2017, 6:07 p.m., is licensed by Illustrative Mathematics under either the CC BY 4.0 or CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. For further information, contact Illustrative Mathematics.

Target Task

5-10 minutes


Name the solution(s) to the following equation: 

 

$${3\sqrt{6-x}-7=8}$$

Additional Practice


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Solve radical equations and identify extraneous solutions.

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Lesson Map

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Topic A: Introduction to Rational and Radical Functions and Expressions

Topic B: Features of Rational Functions and Graphing Rational Functions

Topic C: Solve Rational and Radical Equations and Model with Rational Functions

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