Simplifying Radicals

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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 simplify a square root?

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To simplify a square root, factor the number under the root into its prime factors and look for pairs of factors. Each pair can be taken out of the root as a single factor.

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What is the square root of 36?

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What is the square root of a product?

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What is the square root of 81?

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What is the principle of simplifying radicals?

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The principle involves breaking down the radicand (the number under the root) into its prime factors and simplifying by removing pairs.

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What is the square root of 25x^2?

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