SQUARE ROOT EQUATIONS – MATHEMATICS
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Solve equations containing square roots. Students isolate radicals and solve by squaring both sides.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Solve radical equations
• Isolate square roots
• Check for extraneous solutions
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Algebra II 2.A.4.E – Radical equations
• Common Core HSA.REI – Reasoning with Equations
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Radical Equations, Algebraic Manipulation, Solution Verification, Advanced Algebra
GRADE LEVELS: 9th-11th Grade, Algebra II
ACTIVITY TYPE: Algebra Activity