Simplify Radicals Practice

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What is a radical in mathematics?

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How many pairs come out of a square root radical?

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One (1) pair comes out of a square root radical.

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What is the process of simplifying a radical?

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To simplify a radical, factor the number under the radical into its prime factors, identify perfect squares, and then take the square root of those perfect squares out of the radical.

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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, 16, and 25 are perfect squares.

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How do you identify perfect squares in a radical?

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To identify perfect squares in a radical, factor the number under the radical and look for pairs of prime factors.

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