Radicals Review

Radicals Review

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Mathematics

University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a radical in mathematics?

Back

A radical is a symbol that represents the root of a number, most commonly the square root. For example, √4 represents the square root of 4, which is 2.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you simplify √(a*b)?

Back

√(a*b) = √a * √b, provided that a and b are non-negative.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process to simplify √(a^2)?

Back

√(a^2) = |a|, which means the absolute value of a.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you add or subtract radicals?

Back

You can only add or subtract radicals that have the same index and radicand. For example, 2√3 + 3√3 = 5√3.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the product of two radicals?

Back

The product of two radicals can be simplified using the property: √a * √b = √(a*b).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Simplify: 2√5 - √5 + 4√5 + √3

Back

5√5 + √3.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the simplified form of √(x^2y)?

Back

√(x^2y) = x√y, assuming x is non-negative.

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