Flashcard Simplifying Radicals and Rational Exponents

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What is the simplified form of ∛81?

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3∛3

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Simplify the radical: √32

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4√2

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What is a radical expression?

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An expression that includes a root, such as a square root or cube root.

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Define rational exponent.

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It simplifies to |a|.

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What is the process of rationalizing the denominator?

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Multiplying the numerator and denominator by a suitable expression to eliminate the radical in the denominator.

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5√2.