: Perform addition or subtraction of the resulting rational numbers. Example : If the problem is , the result is Problem 15.40: Comparing Values
: Plug the result back into the original equation to ensure it works. Problem 15.42: Range of a Function Finding the maximum or minimum value of on a specific interval Identify Monotonicity : The function is always increasing for Calculate Endpoints : State the Range : The values of fall between these two results. Problem 15.43: Intersection of Graphs Finding where the graph of intersects another line, such as Set Equations Equal : Write
You are typically asked to compare two values involving square roots without using a calculator. : To compare athe square root of a end-root b2b squared Determine the Relationship : If Example : To compare 10the square root of 10 end-root Problem 15.41: Solving Radical Equations Solving equations in the form Check for Validity : If