Simplifying Radical Expressions

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What is a radical expression?

Back

A radical expression is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root, cube root, etc.

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How do you simplify √a * √b?

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√a * √b = √(a * b) for non-negative a and b.

Front

What is the square root of 16?

Back

4

Front

Simplify: √(25)

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5

Front

What is the conjugate of the expression: 3 + √5?

Back

3 - √5

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How do you simplify √(x^2)?

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√(x^2) = |x|, where |x| is the absolute value of x.

Front

What is the value of √(49)?

Back

7

Front

Simplify: √(18)

Back

3√2

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What is the product of √a and √a?

Back

√a * √a = a.

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How do you simplify (√8)/(√2)?

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(√8)/(√2) = √(8/2) = √4 = 2.