Unit 3 WARM-UP Review

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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 (∛).

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How do you simplify a radical expression?

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To simplify a radical, factor the number under the root into its prime factors and look for pairs (for square roots) or groups (for cube roots) to simplify.

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What is the square root of 24?

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The square root of 24 can be simplified to 2√6.

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What does it mean to rationalize the denominator?

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Rationalizing the denominator means to eliminate any radicals from the denominator of a fraction.

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The value is 10.

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The value is 4.