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Lesson 3: Solving Radical Equations — Practice Questions

  1. 1. Using the formula $P = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{L}{32}}$, what is the period $P$ in seconds of a pendulum with a length $L$ of 8 feet? Your answer may include $\pi$. The period is ___ seconds.

  2. 2. An electrical circuit has a voltage of 90 volts and a power of 270 watts. Using the formula $V = \sqrt{PR}$, what is the resistance $R$ in ohms?

    • A. 3
    • B. 10
    • C. 30
    • D. 90
  3. 3. An electrical circuit has a power of 80 watts and a resistance of 20 ohms. Using the formula $V = \sqrt{PR}$, the voltage $V$ is ___ volts.

  4. 4. A pendulum has a period of 6 seconds. Using the formula $P = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{L}{32}}$, what is its length $L$ in feet?

    • A. $\frac{144}{\pi^2}$
    • B. $\frac{288}{\pi^2}$
    • C. $\frac{96}{\pi}$
    • D. $\frac{576}{\pi^2}$
  5. 5. An electrical circuit has a voltage of 60 volts and a resistance of 15 ohms. Using the formula $V = \sqrt{PR}$, the power $P$ is ___ watts.

  6. 6. Solve the equation $2\sqrt[3]{x} + 15 = 5$. $x = \_\_\_$

  7. 7. Solve for $x$: $\sqrt[3]{2x - 5} - 1 = 2$. The solution is $x = \_\_\_.$

  8. 8. Solve the equation $2 = 8 - 3\sqrt[3]{x^3 + 1}$.

    • A. $\sqrt[3]{7}$
    • B. $1$
    • C. $\sqrt[3]{2}$
    • D. $-\sqrt[3]{9}$