Simplifying Radical Expressions

Simplifying Radical Expressions

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Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a radical expression?

Back

A radical expression is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root, cube root, etc. For example, @@ ext{radical expression} = ext{ } oot{n}{x}@@.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to simplify a radical expression?

Back

To simplify a radical expression means to rewrite it in a simpler form, often by removing any perfect squares or cubes from under the radical sign.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a perfect square?

Back

A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the square of an integer. For example, 1, 4, 9, 16, and 25 are perfect squares.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you simplify @@ ext{ } oot{2}{8}@@?

Back

@@ ext{ } oot{2}{8} = oot{2}{4 imes 2} = oot{2}{4} imes oot{2}{2} = 2 oot{2}@@.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the value of @@ ext{ } oot{3}{27}@@?

Back

@@ ext{ } oot{3}{27} = 3@@.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the product property of square roots?

Back

The product property states that @@ ext{ } oot{n}{a} imes oot{n}{b} = oot{n}{a imes b}@@.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the sum of @@ ext{ } oot{4}{16} + 2@@?

Back

@@ ext{ } oot{4}{16} + 2 = 4 + 2 = 6@@.

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