3.1-3.2 Extra Practice

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its most basic form, eliminating any unnecessary terms or factors.

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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 or cube root.

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What is the cube root of a number?

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How do you simplify @@^3 oot{27}@@?

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What is the process of rationalizing the denominator?

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

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How do you simplify @@rac{1}{ oot{2}}@@?

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@@rac{ oot{2}}{2}@@.

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What is the value of @@ oot{16}@@?

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How do you simplify @@ oot{a^4}@@?

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What is the difference between a perfect square and a non-perfect square?

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A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the square of an integer, while a non-perfect square cannot.