1. 5.6 solve quad by finding square roots.notebook November 26, 2012
Objective: solve quadratics by finding square roots
index radical sign
radicand
Properties of Square Roots
Product Property
Quotient Property
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2. 5.6 solve quad by finding square roots.notebook November 26, 2012
Simplify the expression.
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3. 5.6 solve quad by finding square roots.notebook November 26, 2012
Rationalizing the denominator ­ eliminates radicals in denominator.
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4. 5.6 solve quad by finding square roots.notebook November 26, 2012
when solving you must list both the positive and negative root.
Solve x2 + 1 = 13
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5. 5.6 solve quad by finding square roots.notebook November 26, 2012
Solve (x ­ 2)2 + 3 = 13
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6. 5.6 solve quad by finding square roots.notebook November 26, 2012
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3(b ­ 4) = 27
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