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How do you solve radical word problems

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Answer:

1) Isolate the radical symbol on one side of the equation

2) Square both sides of the equation to eliminate the radical symbol

3) Solve the equation that comes out after the squaring process

4) Check your answers with the original equation to avoid extraneous values

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