Simplify 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 a simpler form, often by removing perfect squares or cubes from under the radical.

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What is the square root of 16?

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4

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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How do you simplify √(a*b)?

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√(a*b) = √a * √b, provided a and b are non-negative.

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What is the simplified form of √(36)?

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6

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What is the product of √a and √b?

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√a * √b = √(a*b) for non-negative a and b.

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How do you simplify √(x^2)?

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√(x^2) = |x|, where |x| is the absolute value of x.

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What is the simplified form of √(28)?

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2√7

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What is the simplified form of √(50)?

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5√2

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What is the simplified form of 2√(12)?

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4√3