Simplifying Radicals

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What is a perfect square?

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A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the square of an integer. For example, 1, 4, 9, and 16 are perfect squares.

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True or False: 27 is a perfect square.

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False

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What is the process of simplifying a radical?

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Simplifying a radical involves rewriting it in its simplest form, which means removing any perfect square factors from under the radical sign.

Front

Simplify √16.

Back

4

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What is the simplified form of √a²?

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a (where a is a non-negative number).

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Simplify 2√50.

Back

10√2

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What is the simplified form of √x²y?

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x√y (where x is a non-negative number).

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Simplify √72.

Back

6√2

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What is the value of √(a²b²)?

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ab (where a and b are non-negative numbers).

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Simplify 3√12.

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6√3