Adding Radicals - Review #3

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What is a radical expression?

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A radical expression is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root (√) or cube root (∛).

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How do you simplify a radical expression?

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To simplify a radical expression, factor the radicand into its prime factors and look for perfect squares (or cubes) to take out of the radical.

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How do you add radical expressions?

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You can only add radical expressions with the same radicand. Combine the coefficients of like radicals.

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It is already in its simplest form.

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No, because the radicands (2 and 3) are different.

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