SAT Math: Advanced Math
To isolate the radical in the equation , what is the correct first step?
Divide both sides by 2.
Add 3 to both sides.
Square both sides.
Subtract 7 from both sides.
What is the first step to isolate the radical in the equation ?
Multiply both sides by 2.
Subtract 1 from both sides.
Square both sides.
Divide both sides by 2.
What is the least common denominator (LCD) of the equation ?
1
2
x
2x
What is the least common denominator (LCD) of the equation ?
x+1
x-1
x^2 - 1
(x^2 - 1)(x+1)
What two equations must be considered to solve ?
x - 2 = 5 and x - 2 = -5
x - 2 = 5 and x + 2 = 5
x + 2 = 5 and x + 2 = -5
x - 2 = -5 and x + 2 = -5
Given the equation , are and valid solutions?
Only x = 2 is valid
Only x = -3 is valid
Both are valid
Neither is valid
What is the first step in solving the radical equation ?
Square both sides of the equation.
Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
Add 2 to both sides of the equation.
Divide both sides of the equation by 2.

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Solve for :
x = 2
x = 4
x = 8
x = 16
What power should you raise both sides of the equation to, in order to eliminate the radical?
2
3
4
6
Solve for :
x = 2
x = 4
x = 6
x = 8