Simplifying Radicals

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What is a radical in mathematics?

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A radical is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root (√) or cube root (∛).

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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 from under the radical sign.

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What is the square root of 16?

Back

4

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What is the square root of 25?

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5

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How do you simplify √(a^2)?

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√(a^2) simplifies to |a|.

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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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What is the sum of √2 and √2?

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2√2

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What is the difference between √(a) and √(b)?

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They cannot be combined unless a = b.

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What is the square root of 0?

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0

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How do you simplify 12√3 + 9√3?

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The result is 21√3.