SLOT Radicals Review

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What is a radical in mathematics?

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A radical is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root (√) or cube root (∛). It represents the inverse operation of exponentiation.

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What is the square root of 25?

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5

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What is the square root of 16?

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4

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What is the process of simplifying a radical expression?

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To simplify a radical expression, factor the number under the radical into its prime factors and extract any perfect squares (or cubes, etc.) from under the radical.

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What is the square root of 36?

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6

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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, such as 1, 4, 9, 16, etc.

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What is the square root of 49?

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7