What is the first step in simplifying a radical expression?

The first step is to factor the number inside the radical into its prime factors.

What does it mean to simplify a radical?

To simplify a radical means to express it in its simplest form, removing any perfect square factors from under the radical.

What is a perfect square?

A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the square of an integer, such as 1, 4, 9, 16, etc.

How do you simplify $$\text{√(a^2)}$$ ?

$$\text{√(a^2)} = a$$ , assuming a is non-negative.

What is the result of multiplying a radical by itself?

The result is the number inside the radical. For example, $$\text{√a} \times \text{√a} = a$$ .

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What is a radical?

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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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How do you multiply two radicals?

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What is the product property of square roots?

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How do you divide two radicals?

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What is the quotient property of square roots?

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