1. Lesson 3

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Mathematics 30-1 Module 2

Module 2: Radical Functions

 

In Try This 4 you solved a problem involving a radical equation using a graph. Another example of solving a problem involving a radical equation is shown in the textbook.



textbook

Read “Example 4” on page 95 of the textbook. Note the following while reading:

  • The two functions graphed in the example are

     
  • Another method to solve this equation would be to graph the function and determine the x-intercept as the solution to the equation.
  • Notice that units are included on the graph and in the answer.
Self-Check 3

 

textbook

  1. Complete question 15 on page 98 of the textbook. Answers
  2. Complete question 18 on page 101 of the textbook. Answers