Adding and Subtracting Radicals

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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 (∛).

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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How do you simplify √18?

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√18 can be simplified to 3√2 because 18 = 9 * 2 and √9 = 3.

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What is the process of adding radicals with the same index?

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To add radicals with the same index, combine the coefficients (numbers in front) of the radicals while keeping the radical part unchanged.

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What is the process of subtracting radicals with the same index?

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To subtract radicals with the same index, subtract the coefficients of the radicals while keeping the radical part unchanged.

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What is the result of (6√2) - (4√18)?

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The result is -6√2 after simplifying 4√18 to 12√2.

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What is the result of (5√7) - (11√7)?

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The result is -6√7.

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How do you combine like radicals?

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Combine like radicals by adding or subtracting their coefficients.

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What is the result of (2∛4) + (7∛4)?

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The result is 9∛4.

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What is the result of (13√13) - (6√13)?

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The result is 7√13.

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What is the result of adding 4√7 - 10√7 + 7√7?

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The result is √7.