Simplifying Radicals with Variables

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What is a radical in mathematics?

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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 squares or higher powers from under the radical sign.

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What is the square root of a variable raised to an even power?

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What is the square root of a variable raised to an odd power?

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What is the product property of square roots?

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What is the quotient property of square roots?

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What is a perfect square?

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

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How do you identify perfect squares in a radical expression?

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