Radical Operations

Front

Simplify: -2√5 + 3√20

Back

4√5

Front

Simplify: √6 ⋅ √6

Back

6

Front

Rationalize the ratio: √3 / √3

Back

1

Front

Simplify: 1 / √5

Back

√5 / 5

Front

Find the perimeter of an equilateral triangle with sides measuring 7√m inches.

Back

21√m

Front

What is a radical?

Back

A radical is a symbol used to indicate the root of a number, typically the square root.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a radical expression?

Back

To simplify a radical expression means to rewrite it in its simplest form, removing any perfect square factors.

Front

What is the product of two square roots?

Back

The product of two square roots can be simplified as √a ⋅ √b = √(a*b).

Front

How do you rationalize a denominator?

Back

To rationalize a denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator by a radical that will eliminate the radical in the denominator.

Front

What is the square root of 36?

Back

6