Simplifying Radicals

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What is a radical?

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

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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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 the square root of 16?

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4

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the cube root of 27?

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3

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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5

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a (for a ≥ 0)

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x√y (for x ≥ 0)

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2√3

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What is the product property of radicals?

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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What is the quotient property of radicals?

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