Simplify Radical Expressions

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What are like radicals?

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Like radicals are radical expressions that have the same degree and the same radicand.

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What must we do to radical expressions before identifying like radicals?

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We must simplify all radical expressions before attempting to identify 'like radicals.'

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What is a radical expression?

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A radical expression is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root, cube root, etc.

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What is the degree of a radical expression?

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The degree of a radical expression refers to the index of the root, such as 2 for square roots and 3 for cube roots.

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What is a radicand?

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A radicand is the number or expression inside a radical symbol.

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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How do you simplify a square root?

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To simplify a square root, factor the radicand into its prime factors and look for pairs of factors.

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What is the difference between like and unlike radicals?

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Like radicals have the same degree and radicand, while unlike radicals do not.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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Can you add or subtract unlike radicals?

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No, you cannot add or subtract unlike radicals; you can only combine like radicals.

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What is the process of rationalizing the denominator?

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Rationalizing the denominator involves eliminating any radicals in the denominator of a fraction.

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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What is the square root of a negative number?

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The square root of a negative number is an imaginary number, represented as a multiple of 'i', where i is the imaginary unit.