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Curated OER

Radical Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This task gives geometry learners practice in solving radical equations in one variable and zeros in extraneous solutions.
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5280 Math

Triangle Area Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Combine algebraic and geometric strategies to find solutions. The task asks learners to find the coordinates of a third vertex of a triangle to create a triangle with a specific area. The project is a set of seven problems that...
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Howard County Schools

To Babysit or Not to Babysit?

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Would you work for a penny today? Use this activity to highlight the pattern of increase in an exponential function. Scholars compare two options of being paid: one linear and one exponential. Depending on the number of days worked, they...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Solving Radical Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to solve radical expressions. Examples are given and clearly explained.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Solving Rational Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of how solve radical equations. Examples are given and clearly explained.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Square Roots & Other Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This University of Saskatchewan site provides general information about square roots and other forms of radical equations.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Millionaire Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In a format like TV's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," students answer math questions about radicals to earn points and help their group win the game. Teachers need to create their own question bank, which allows this game to be used for...
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Equations With Variables Under Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This math lesson provides examples to solving equations involving radicals.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Equations With Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Several equations containing radicals are solved to demonstrate the correct procedure. Caution is taken when checking solutions that do not work for the original equation.
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University of North Carolina

S University of North Carolina Wilmington: Olving Equations Algebraically

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site provides tutorial on solving algebraic equations including radical equations, quadratic equations, polynomial equations, fractional equations, absolute value equations.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Solving Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial explains how to solve a variety of equations, from simple to complex, and gives examples and solutions. Students are asked to solve for x before looking at a solution.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Order of Operations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Washington State University provides a short lesson concerning which operations to execute first in solving an equation. The site provides the answers with an example.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Basic Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive lessons are provided for many topics in algebra, including: laws of algebra, powers, roots and radicals, algebraic expressions, equations, and more. Use the links to navigate the tutorial and learn more focused concepts. The...
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Other

Math Pages: Ancient Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Math Pages proivdes information and gives the Babylonian method for solving square root equations. The site is very intense and in-depth with good information. The material is pretty intense, however, and a background...
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Other

Math Mistakes: Common Algebra Mistakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn from other student's mistakes by reviewing examples of the following Algebra topics: rational expressions, radical expressions, function notation, solving linear equations, solving linear inequalities, solving quadratic equations,...
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Saddleback College

Algebra2 Go: Beginning Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The resource consists of comprehensive notes, videos, and worksheets through which students can review algebra concepts.