6.1 Practice

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Solve the equation: 5b^2 - 4 = 41.

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The solution is b = ±3.

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What is a conjugate in mathematics?

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The conjugate of a binomial expression is formed by changing the sign between the two terms.

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How do you simplify a square root?

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Factor the number under the square root into its prime factors and simplify by taking out pairs.

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What does it mean to rationalize the denominator?

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Rationalizing the denominator means to eliminate any square roots or irrational numbers from the denominator.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while irrational numbers cannot.