1. 11.3 Solving Radical Equations 33 22 11 Definitions & Rules Simplifying Radicals Practice Problems

2. Definitions  Radical Equations  An equation containing the variable(s) in the radical 2

3. Solving for Variables within Radicals  Steps:  Get the square root by itself on one side of the equal sign  Square both sides  Solve for the variable  CHECK YOUR ANSWER! 3

4. Radical Equation with a Variable 4

5. Radical Equation with an Expression 5

6. Radical Equation with a Variable on Each Side 6

7. Radical Equation with a Variable on Each Side (Cont.)  CHECK THE ANSWER! 7

8. Practice Problems  Page 601 Problems 18-46 8