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Solve Square Root Equation

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Radical Functions
Math: Algebra II: Radical Functions
Level
9-12
College
Activity Time
30 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Other Materials
Suggestion: Use as a lead-in to 8.5 either distribute to students right before (or at the beginning of) class, or as your presentation.
Resource Types
Lessons

Solve Square Root Equation

Activity Overview

This StudyCards™ set begins with "what is an equation?" and continues with developing the connection between points on the graph of the related function and a solution to an equation. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, ch. 8-5.

Before the Activity

Download the attached StudyCard file to students' calculators.

During the Activity

Use this StudyCards set to answer the question, "what is an equation?" and continue with developing the connection between points on the graph of the related function and a solution to an equation. Examples follow, and extraneous roots are discussed.

After the Activity

Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Radical Functions
    Math: Algebra II: Radical Functions
    Level
    9-12
    College
    Activity Time
    30 Minutes
    Software
    TI Connect™
    TI Calculator
    TI-83 Plus Family
    TI-84 Plus
    TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
    Other Materials
    Suggestion: Use as a lead-in to 8.5 either distribute to students right before (or at the beginning of) class, or as your presentation.
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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