2.

1 Radical Functions and Transformations:

Radical Notation:

√ is the (principle) nth root of a.

a is the radicand

n is the index (or order) of the radical

Example: Solve to 3 decimal places

1.) x2 = 4

2.) x5 = -8

3.) x32 = -4

Graphing Radicals in the form = ( − )+

Note: Consider the key points of a = √ function

x y
0
1
4
9

Example: Graph and state the transformation:

a.) = √ and =√ +2−1

b.) = √ and = −3√

c.) = √ and = √2 + 6
d.) = √ and = 3√4 − 2 + 1
Determine a Radical Function from a Graph:

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2.2 Radical Functions and Transformations:

To determine how functions and are related, we can observe how the
square root function affects the y-values.

Example 1: Given 4 2 , graph and using a table of values.

Example 2: Given 2, graph and by using the graph of
. State the domain and range of the square root function.
Example 3: Given 4, graph and by using the graph of
. State your domain and range of the square root function.
Try: Given 2 8, graph and by using the graph of
. State your domain and range of the square root function.
Example 4: Given 20 + 75, Determine the domain and range of the function
analytically.

Example 5: Given the function:

Graph the square root function,

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2.3 Solving Radical Equations:

Algebraically:

1. Isolate the radical.

2. Square/cube both sides to remove the radical.

3. Solve.

4. Check with original equation for extraneous solutions.

Graphically:

Find intersection points between LHS and RHS.

OR

Set one side to zero and find the roots.

Examples: Solve:

a.) 3√ = 12

b.) √5 − 2 − 6 = 0

c.) 5 + √3 − 1 = 3
d.) √ + 2 − =0

e.) √3 + 7 − =1

f.) √ − 10 + =0