Simplify - Radical Expressions Worksheet

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Simplify: √2×√27 = ______

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3√6

Front

Simplify: √-1 = ______

Back

i (imaginary)

Front

Simplify: -√16 = ______

Back

-4

Front

Simplify: √3×6 = ______

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3√2

Front

Simplify: √56 = ______

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2√14

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Definition: Radical Expression

Back

An expression that includes a root, such as a square root or cube root.

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Definition: Simplifying a Radical Expression

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The process of rewriting a radical expression in its simplest form.

Front

Example: Simplify √(a^2)

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a (for a ≥ 0)

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Definition: Imaginary Unit (i)

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i is defined as √-1.

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Example: Simplify √(x^2) when x = -3

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3 (since we take the positive root)