COT 1 Radicals
COT 1 Radicals
Radical Expressions
G r ad e 9
Learning Competency
Performs operations on radical expression
(MELC QII, W8)
OBJECTIVES
2 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Review
3 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Motivation
4 PICS 1 WORD
O P K EOI
F T G AR ND
4 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Presentation
Leg Traction
To help align Alexander’s broken bone,
a doctor uses traction as shown in the
figure. A traction is applied by fixing a
weight, two pulleys and some stainless
steel cable to a broken leg. Based on
the setup shown, how many meters
cable are used?
Questions
What
How
Do is
do
they asked
areyou
have
like in the
thesolve
given
the the
same
radicals?problem?
lengths
problem?
of cables
radicand?
Unlike as indicated
Same
radicals? index? in the
illustration?
5 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Like or Unlike
6 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Like or Unlike
7 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Like or Unlike
8 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Adding and subtracting radicals
Examples
9 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Adding and subtracting radicals
Helpful hint:
See.
10 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Adding and subtracting radicals
Illustrative Example 1
Solution:
11 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Adding and subtracting radicals
Illustrative Example 2
Solution:
12 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Adding and subtracting radicals
More on Radicals
Example
13 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Adding and subtracting radicals
Illustrative Example 3
Solution:
14 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Adding and subtracting radicals
Illustrative Example 4
Solution:
15 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Adding and subtracting radicals
Try this!
Solution:
16 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Adding and subtracting radicals
Try this!
Solution:
17 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Application
Solution:
18 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Generalization
19 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Evaluation
20 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Evaluation
Question: 2/5
21 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Evaluation
Question: 3/5
22 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Evaluation
Question: 4/5
23 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Evaluation
Question: 5/5
24 of 17 © Boardworks 2013
Assignment
Performance Task
Form groups of 3. Each group is tasked to write a real-life problem involving addition and
subtraction of radical expressions. Each group will present their problem in class next meeting.
You may put the problem on a PowerPoint or Video presentation. Make it artistic and unique. If
the other groups fail to solve the problems you presented, you will explain the solution to the
class. Be ready to submit a hardcopy of the problem and its solution to your teacher. Your output
and presentation will be graded using this rubric
Accuracy of Solutions are accurate and Solutions have minimal Solutions are incorrect.
Solution well-explained. errors.
Preparedness Submits the hardcopy of Writes the problem and Not ready with the
and Punctuality the problem and its solution solution on the board; or presentation nor the
on time; Visual aids for submits the hard copy at a hardcopy.
presentation are ready. later date
25 of 17 © Boardworks 2013