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Graphing

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Course: Michigan Algebra I Sept. 2012
Book: Graphing
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Introduction

Previously in this unit the graphs of power functions were presented. Radical equation graphs fall under the heading of power functions when the power is between the values of 0 and 1, in other words a fraction. Remember that rational exponents can be translated to roots. Therefore, the graph of Graphing_1is the same graph as Graphing 2. Similarly the graph of Graphing_3 is the same graph as Graphing_4.

Explorations

To explore how to graph radical functions select the following link to Purple Math. Make sure to view all three pages of this lesson to learn about a variety of radical equations and to understand their domain and range.

Purple Math

To explore another site about graphing radical functions and determining the domain select the following link to AlgebraLab. There are examples for you to try at the bottom of the lesson.

AlgbebraLab

Video Lessons

To learn how to graph radical functions, select the following link:

Graphing Radical Functions

To learn how to transform the graphs of radical functions, select the following links:

Transformations of Radical Functions #1

Transformations of Radical Functions #2

Guided Practice

To solidify your understanding of graphing radical functions, visit the following link to Holt, Rinehart and Winston Homework Help Online. It provides examples, video tutorials and interactive practice with answers available. The Practice and Problem Solving section has two parts. The first part offers practice with a complete video explanation for the type of problem with just a click of the video icon. The second part offers practice with the solution for each problem only a click of the light bulb away.

Guided Practice

Sources

Holt, Reinhart & Winston, "Graphing Radical Functions." http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?contentSrc=6475/6475.xml (accessed 1/8/2011).

Holt, Reinhart & Winston, "Rational and Radical Functions." http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/homework_help/alg2/alg2_ch08_07_homeworkhelp.html (accessed 1/8/2011).

Holt, Reinhart & Winston, "Transforming Square Root Functions." http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?contentSrc=8144/8144.xml (accessed 1/8/2011).

Ransom, M. "Graphing Radical Functions." http://algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=Algebra_radical_graphing.xml (accessed 1/8/2011).

Stapel, Elizabeth. "Graphing Radical Functions: Examples." Purplemath. Available from http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphrad2.htm. Accessed 08 January 2011