Multiply/Divide Radicals

Front

What is a radical?

Back

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

Front

How do you multiply two radicals?

Back

To multiply two radicals, multiply the numbers outside the radicals and the numbers inside the radicals separately, then simplify if possible.

Front

What is the product of √a and √b?

Back

The product is √(a*b).

Front

Simplify: √(16)

Back

4.

Front

What is the square root of 25?

Back

5.

Front

How do you divide radicals?

Back

To divide radicals, divide the numbers outside the radicals and the numbers inside the radicals separately, then simplify if possible.

Front

What is √(a/b)?

Back

The result is √a / √b.

Front

Simplify: (√2)(√8)

Back

4.

Front

What is the result of (3√5)(2√3)?

Back

6√15.

Front

Simplify: (√12)/(√3)

Back

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