Solving Radical Equations

Discover how to solve equations that contain radical expressions. A key step is isolating the radical term and then squa... (more)

Discover how to solve equations that contain radical expressions. A key step is isolating the radical term and then squaring both sides. As always, it's important to check the solution by plugging it into the equation to see if it makes sense. This is especially true with radical equations, which can sometimes yield extraneous, or invalid, solutions. (less)