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A radical expression with an even index and a
negative radicand has no real roots.
Holt Algebra 2
Solving Radical Equations
8-8 and Inequalities
Example 5: Solving Radical Inequalities
Solve .
Method 1 Use a graph and a table.
On a graphing calculator, let Y1 = and Y2
= 9. The graph of Y1 is at or below the graph of Y2
for values of x between 3 and 21. Notice that Y1 is
undefined when < 3.
Subtract 3.
Square both sides.
Simplify.
2x ≤ 42 Solve for x.
x ≤ 21
Holt Algebra 2
Solving Radical Equations
8-8 and Inequalities
Example 5 Continued
2x = 6 Solve for x.
x=3
D: [3, ∞)
The solution of is all values of x
within the domain and x ≤ 21, so 3 ≤ x ≤ 21.
Holt Algebra 2
Solving Radical Equations
8-8 and Inequalities
Check It Out! Example 5a
Solve 3𝑥 + 2 − 1 ≥ 4
Method 1 Use a graph and a table.
On a graphing calculator, let Y1= 3𝑥 + 2 − 1 and
Y2=4. The graph of Y1 is at or above the graph of Y2
for values of x greater than 7. 6. Notice that Y1 is
undefined when < -2/3.
The solution is x ≥ 7. 6
Holt Algebra 2
Solving Radical Equations
8-8 and Inequalities
Check It Out! Example 5a Continued
3𝑥 + 2 − 1 ≥ 4 Add 1.
3𝑥 + 2 ≥ 5 Square both sides.
2
3𝑥 + 2 ≥ 5 2 Simplify.
3x + 2 ≥ 25 Solve for x.
3x ≥ 23
x ≥ 7. 6
Holt Algebra 2
Solving Radical Equations
8-8 and Inequalities
Check It Out! Example 5a Continued
Holt Algebra 2
Solving Radical Equations
8-8 and Inequalities
HW pg. 632
Holt Algebra 2