Solve radical equations and equations with rational exponents, and check for fake answers

Answer Key - Grade 11 Math Worksheet

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

1. 1.

   Milo's robot solves 3√(x + 2) = 12. What is x?

   14
2. 2.

   Noah solves √(2x + 1) − 3 = 4 on the class board. What is x?

   24
3. 3.

   Pia solves 2√(x − 1) + 3 = 11 in a math book. What is x?

   17
4. 4.

   Tala's robot solves x^(2/3) = 64 for x ≥ 0. What is x?

   512
5. 5.

   Zee solves x^(3/4) = 8 on the class board. What is x?

   16
6. 6.

   Ari solves x^(5/3) = 32 in a math book. What is x?

   8
7. 7.

   Bo solves √(x + 6) = x and checks each answer on a math club card. Which choice gives every solution?

   • no solution
   • x = 3 and x = -2
   • x = 3 only
   • x = -2 only
8. 8.

   Esme's robot solves √(x + 12) = x and checks each answer. Which choice gives every solution?

   • no solution
   • x = 4 and x = -3
   • x = 4 only
   • x = -3 only
9. 9.

   Luz solves √(x − 2) = -3 and checks the answer on a math club card. Which choice gives every solution?

   • no solution
   • x = 11
   • x = -1
   • x = -7
10. 10.

    Milo's robot solves √(x + 5) = -2 and checks the answer. Which choice gives every solution?

    • x = -7
    • x = -9
    • x = -1
    • no solution