ME 11.9 Simplifying Radicals

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What is a radical in mathematics?

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A radical is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root (√) or cube root (∛). It represents the inverse operation of exponentiation.

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What does it mean to simplify a radical?

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To simplify a radical means to express it in its simplest form, which often involves removing perfect squares or cubes from under the radical sign.

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What is the square root of a number?

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a (for a ≥ 0)

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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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What is a perfect square?

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A perfect square is an integer that is the square of another integer. For example, 1, 4, 9, 16, and 25 are perfect squares.