Practice Simplify Radicals with Variables

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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 inverse operation of exponentiation.

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What does it mean to simplify a radical?

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To simplify a radical means to express it in its simplest form, removing any perfect squares (or higher powers) from under the radical sign.

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The simplified form is 6, since 6 is the square root of 36.

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