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Equations and Inequalities

Virginia SOL A2.EI.5

Represent, solve, and interpret equations containing radical expressions.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Solve an equation containing no more than one radical expression algebraically and graphically.
  • Verify possible solutions to radical equations algebraically, graphically, and with technology.
  • Justify why a possible solution to an equation with a square root might be extraneous.