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 operation of finding a number that, when multiplied by itself a certain number of times, gives the original number.

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How do you simplify a square root?

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What is the square root of a product?

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What is the square root of a quotient?

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What is the process to combine like radicals?

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What does it mean to express an answer in simplest form?

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Expressing an answer in simplest form means reducing it to its most basic or reduced state, where no further simplification is possible.

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