1. Solving Equations with Exponents and Radicals Intro to Algebra

2. Solve for x 1. x 2 = 81 2. x 2 = 144 3. x 2 = -9 4. x 2 = 34

3. To Solve Goal: Get the variable by itself How? Apply the opposite operation What is the opposite of squaring something? Square Root

4. Solve for x 1. x 2 = 81 2. x 2 = 144 3. x 2 = -9 4. x 2 = 34

5. Solve for x

7. To Solve Goal: Get the variable by itself How? Apply the opposite operation What is the opposite of square rooting something? Squaring it

8. Solve for x

10. To Solve