Simplifying Radicals

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What is a radical in mathematics?

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A radical is a symbol used to represent the root of a number, most commonly the square 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 square factors.

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Simplify: √300

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10√3

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Simplify: √72

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6√2

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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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Simplify: √140

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2√35

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Simplify: √24

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2√6

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What is the first step in simplifying a radical?

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Factor the number under the radical into its prime factors.

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What is the product property of square roots?

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The product property states that √(a*b) = √a * √b.

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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What is the quotient property of square roots?

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The quotient property states that √(a/b) = √a / √b.

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2