Practice problem
Can you fully rationalize an equation of the form x=a+b\sqrt{x}=\sqrt{a}+bx=a+b by squaring?
Yes, because squaring both sides eliminates the \sqrt{} on xxx
Yes, because squaring both sides eliminates all the \sqrt{}'s
No, because there will be an irrational term left on the left-hand side
No, because there will be an irrational term left on the right-hand side
Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.