radical operations

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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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What is the square root of a number?

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How do you simplify a radical expression?

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To simplify a radical expression, factor the number under the radical into its prime factors, and then take out pairs of factors for square roots (or appropriate groups for higher roots).

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What is the product of two square roots?

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What is the sum of two radicals?

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What is the difference of two squares?

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How do you multiply a radical by a whole number?

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