Simplifying Radicals

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What is a radical?

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How do you simplify a radical?

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To simplify a radical, factor the number under the radical into its prime factors and look for pairs of factors. Each pair can be taken out of the radical as a single factor.

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What is the square root of 24?

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What is the square root of 50x^4?

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What is the square root of 75?

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What is the square root of 28?

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What is the square root of 45?

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What does it mean to rationalize the denominator?

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Rationalizing the denominator means to eliminate any radicals from the denominator of a fraction.

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What is the product property of square roots?

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What is the quotient property of square roots?

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