Simplifying Radical Expressions

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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, cube root, etc.

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What does it mean to simplify a radical expression?

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To simplify a radical expression means to rewrite it in its simplest form, removing any perfect squares or cubes from under the radical sign.

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What is the square root of 9?

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3

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What is the cube root of 27?

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3

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Simplify: √(16)

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4

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Simplify: ∛(64)

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4

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What is the simplified form of √(a^2)?

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a (for a ≥ 0)

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What is the simplified form of ∛(x^3)?

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x (for x ≥ 0)

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Simplify: √(32)

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4√2

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Simplify: ∛(375)

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5∛3