Mathematics 30-1 Module 2

Module 2: Radical Functions

In Try This 4 you solved a problem involving a radical equation using a graph. Another example of solving a problem involving a radical equation is shown in the textbook.

Read “Example 4” on page 95 of the textbook. Note the following while reading:

The two functions graphed in the example are

Another method to solve this equation would be to graph the function and determine the x-intercept as the solution to the equation.

Notice that units are included on the graph and in the answer.

Self-Check 3

textbook

Complete question 15 on page 98 of the textbook. Answers
Complete question 18 on page 101 of the textbook. Answers