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 then 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 a variable squared?

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What does it mean to simplify completely?

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To simplify completely means to reduce the expression to its simplest form, where no further simplification is possible.

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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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