Simplifying Radicals - Squares & Cubes

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What is a radical?

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A radical is a symbol that represents the root of a number, typically the square root (√) or cube root (∛).

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What does it mean to simplify a radical?

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To simplify a radical means to express it in its simplest form, removing any perfect squares or cubes from under the radical sign.

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What is √9 simplified?

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9

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What is 3√16 simplified?

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12

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What is the simplest radical form of √80?

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4√5

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What is √125 simplified?

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5√5

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How do you simplify √(a^2)?

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√(a^2) simplifies to |a|.

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What is the cube root of 27?

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3, because 3^3 = 27.

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What is the square root of 36?

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6, because 6^2 = 36.

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How do you simplify √(x^2y)?

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√(x^2y) simplifies to x√y.