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An nth root ( ) of b is a solution of the equation .
Roots of Real Numbers
bxn n b
n is even n is odd
If b>0, two real roots.Principal root is positive.
If b<0, no real roots.
4 16
4 16
If b>0, or b<0, there is exactly one real root.
3 27 3 27
Simplify the following roots:
Roots of Real Numbers
5 2433 64
3 8 4 16
What is the difference between the following expressions?
Roots of Real Numbers
4 42 3 32
What is the difference between the following expressions?
Roots of Real Numbers
44 2 33 2
Simplify the following:
Roots of Real Numbers
5 53 44 2
33 4 4 45
Learning Log Summary
LT 1 – I can identify the roots of real numbers.
The nth root is…
If a negative number is in an odd/even root…
Closure
Homework (record on Learning Log):
LT 1: pg. 262 ~ 1-13 (Odd)pg. 263 ~ Mixed Review
1-5
Consider:
and
Complete the following property of radicals:
Simplifying Radicals
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n ab
Consider:
and
Complete the following property of radicals:
Simplifying Radicals
3
2
9
4
3
2
9
4
9
4
n
b
a
The properties we just discovered DO NOT apply to addition and subtraction.
CAUTION!!!!
9494
Simplify:
Simplifying Radicals
98 3
8
81
33 1025 5
60
Rationalizing the Denominator means to re-write a fraction with a radical in the denominator so that the only radical is in the numerator.
To accomplish this, multiply by some form of 1 so that the denominator can be simplified without a radical.
Ex 1)
Ex 2)
Simplifying Radicals
3
5
3
4
c
Learning Log Summary
LT 2 – I can simplify expressions involving radicals.
To simplify a number without the given root…
Rationalizing the denominator means…
Closure
Homework (record on Learning Log):
LT 2: pg. 267 ~ 1-31 (O), 39-45 (O)
CONNECT 4
• Place any of the items from the answer bank into any space of your Connect 4 board without repeating.
• You will not use all of the answers!
• Solve each problem, and if the answer is on the board, place an X in the space.
• First three people to Connect 4 win!
Connect 4
Simplify: 62
Connect 4
Simplify: 98
Connect 4
Simplify: 3 40
Connect 4
Simplify: 2
2
Connect 4
Simplify: 3 4
2
Connect 4
Simplify:
3
3
2
48
Connect 4
Simplify: 600
Connect 4
Simplify: 3
27
16
Connect 4
Simplify: 4 32
Connect 4
Simplify: 75
Connect 4
Simplify:
3
2
Connect 4
Simplify:
7
56
Connect 4
Simplify: 33 88
Connect 4
Simplify: 1510
Connect 4
Simplify:
16
3
Checkpoint #1
Checkpoint #2
Checkpoint #3
Checkpoint #4
Learning Log Summary
LT 3 – I can simplify expressions involving the sum of radicals.
In order to add or subtract radicals…
Roots that can be added or subtracted…
Closure
Homework (record on Learning Log):
LT 3: pg. 272 ~ 1-25 (O)
Multiplying / Dividing Radical Expressions
Simplify the following:
72374
Multiplying / Dividing Radical Expressions
Simplify the following:
2632
Multiplying / Dividing Radical Expressions
Simplify the following:
23542354
Conjugates
Notice that the value of is an integer.
Expressions of the form and are called conjugates. Multiplying by a conjugate “eliminates” the radicals.
23542354
dcba dcba
Multiplying / Dividing Radical Expressions
Simplify the following:
53
53
Multiplying / Dividing Radical Expressions
Simplify the following:
37
372
Learning Log Summary
LT 4 – I can simplify the product and quotients of binomials that contain radicals.
When multiplying radicals…
If the denominator of a fraction contains a radical expression…
Closure
Homework (record on Learning Log):
LT 4: pg. 275 ~ 1-29 (O)
Solving Radical Equations
Any equation that contains a variable in the radicand is called a radical equation. For example:
As a non-example:
312 x
523 xx
Solving Radical Equations
REVIEW – What is an extraneous solution?
For Example: 3x
Solving Radical Equations
Solve: 253 xx
Solving Radical Equations
Solve: 12252 xx
Learning Log Summary
LT 5 – I can solve equations involving radicals.
To solve a radical equation…
LT 6 – I can identify extraneous solutions to radical equations, using appropriate justifications.
An extraneous solution is…
Closure
Homework (record on Learning Log):
LT 5/6: pg. 280 ~ 1-19 (O) pg. 282 ~ 1-12 (all)
QUIZ on MONDAY on LT 1-6