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, most commonly the square root.

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How do you simplify a square root?

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To simplify a square root, factor the number under the root into its prime factors and look for pairs of factors.

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What is the square root of 96?

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4√6

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What is the square root of 45?

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3√5

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5x²√2

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What is the square root of 24?

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2√6

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3x²y³√5y

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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 square factors.

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What is the square root of a product?

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What is the square root of 16?

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