Question

What does it mean for an equation to be a radical equation?

A) a radical is used in the solving of the equation
B) there is a radical somewhere in the equation
C) the variable is under the radical somewhere in the equation
D) the final answer to the equation is a radical

Answer 1

The answer would be C:

It is a radical equation because you are solving for the variable under the radical.

To think of it another way, you must deal with the radical to find the answer