Mastering Radical Simplification

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1. Find the largest perfect square that the radicand is divisible by.Break down the radicals using this number.

2. Take the square root of the perfect square. Take it out of the radical.

3. Leave the “leftover” under the radical symbol.

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Front: Simplifying Radicals

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Front: Perfect Square Factor

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A factor that is a perfect square, e.g., 4, 9, 16.

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\(\sqrt{72}\)

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\(6\sqrt{2}\)

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