ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY RADICALS 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. For example, √x is a radical expression.

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How do you simplify √a + √a?

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You combine like terms: √a + √a = 2√a.

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What is the product of two radical expressions?

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To multiply two radical expressions, multiply the numbers outside the radicals and the numbers inside the radicals separately. For example, (√a)(√b) = √(ab).

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How do you add radical expressions?

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You can only add radical expressions that have the same index and radicand. For example, √2 + √2 = 2√2, but √2 + √3 cannot be simplified further.

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What is the process to subtract radical expressions?

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Similar to addition, you can only subtract radical expressions with the same index and radicand. For example, 3√2 - 2√2 = 1√2.

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How do you multiply a radical by a whole number?

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Multiply the whole number by the coefficient of the radical. For example, 3 * √2 = 3√2.

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

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The simplified form is |a|, which represents the absolute value of a.

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How do you simplify √(a/b)?

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You can simplify it as √a / √b, provided b is not zero.

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What is the result of (√2)(√8)?

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The result is √(2*8) = √16 = 4.

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How do you simplify 2√3 + 2√8 - 3√3?

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Combine like terms: 2√3 - 3√3 + 2√8 = -√3 + 4√2.