Flipped Math
Radical Equations
There might be an extra solution. Pupils discover that the process of solving a radical equation is the same general process of solving any equation. They find out that in some instances, an extraneous solution occurs. Individuals then...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Target H
Don't let the resource become extraneous. Learners review the concept of solving equations, including rational and radical equations. Part of a larger Claim 1 Item Slide Show series, a PowerPoint presentation gives 11 questions for them...
EngageNY
Solving Radical Equations
Learners solve complex radical equations. Solutions vary from one, two, and none, allowing pupils to gain experience solving a variety of problems.
EngageNY
A Focus on Square Roots
Pupils learn to solve square root equations and rationalize denominators. Problems include those with extraneous solutions.
EngageNY
Some Potential Dangers When Solving Equations
Need a less abstract approach to introducing extraneous solutions? This is it! Young mathematicians explore properties used to solve equations and determine which operations maintain the same solutions. They eventually find that squaring...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Solving Radical Equations
How can you make solving radical equations more engaging? Provide your math class with a hands-on activity that focuses on solving radical equations with flash cards. A warm-up and exit ticket flank direct instruction of the steps...
Curated OER
Radical Equations
This task gives geometry learners practice in solving radical equations in one variable and zeros in extraneous solutions.
Curated OER
Rational Equations
In this college level mathematics activity, students solve rational equations and identify the extraneous solutions. The two page activity contains fifty-eight problems. Answers are included.
Curated OER
Solving Rational Equations
In this algebra instructional activity, learners solve rational equations including two application problems. This instructional activity contains explanations to aid in understanding.
Curated OER
Solving Rational Equations 1
In this Algebra I activity, students solve rational equations that may have extraneous solutions. The activity is two pages and contains twenty problems. Answer key is provided.
Curated OER
Extra Practice 10.4: Solving Rational Equations
In this rational equations worksheet, students solve 20 rational equations. Students find the zeros of rational functions and solve rational equations.
Curated OER
Solving Radical Equations Including Problem Solving
In this rational equation worksheet, students solve 20 equations with a variable in the denominator of one more terms. They also read real-life application problems, write a rational equation to fit the problem and solve the equation....
Curated OER
Square-Root Functions and Radical Equations
This practice worksheet includes simple radical equations, and some quadratic equations that can be solved by the square root method. There is good practice here in checking the solutions, and a few graphing problems.
Curated OER
Solving Rational Equations
Algebra learners solve various rational equations. These start out fairly basic and get a little more complex.
Curated OER
Solving Various Algebraic Equations for Real and Imaginary Roots
For this solving equations worksheet, students solve forty-four algebraic equations for real and imaginary solutions. Types of equations include higher degress polynomials, rational equationals, radical equations, and square roots inside...
Curated OER
Extraneous Solutions
High schoolers find the roots of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve radical equations and identify the positive and negative roots. They graph and analyze their functions.
Curated OER
Solving Rational Equations and Checking for Extraneous Solutions
In this solving rational equations worksheet, students solve twenty rational equations making sure to check for extraneous solutions. The solutions are provided.
Curated OER
Solving Radical Equations and Inequalities
In this solving radical equations and inequalities worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 12 different problems. First, they solve each given equation. Then, students check for extraneous solutions in each response.
J Coffman
Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: Solving Absolute Value Equations
The lesson examines solving absolute value equations and inequalities. Students learn about extraneous solutions, conjunctions, and disjunctions. Definitions, formulas, examples, and a quiz are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Equations With Radicals on Both Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve equations that involve more than one radical expression.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Radical Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Eliminate radical signs to find the solutions of equations involving radicals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Radical Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve equations involving radicals.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Radical Equations
A thorough look at radical equations and how to solve them, including examples of several of the trickier types of problems and several of the common mistakes students make while solving them. Two interactive quizzes are provided for the...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Extraneous Solutions
The steps to solving a rational equation are presented along with an explanation of extraneous roots.