Example 3: Solving Equations with Radicals
Solve the following equations for the variable. Give your answer in exact form and approximated to the
nearest hundredth.
2
x
2
2
2
2 22
4
x
36
A.
B.
C.
12
x
18
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Checkpoint: Solve the following for the given variable. Give your answer in exact form and
rounded to the nearest hundredth.
x
x
2
2
x
2
12 0
5
12 82
1.
2.
2
16
3.
Why do most radicals have two answers? Are there any square roots that have only one answer?
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