What does it mean to simplify a square root?

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

What is a perfect square?

A perfect square is an integer that is the square of another integer, e.g., 1, 4, 9, 16, etc.

How do you simplify $$\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b}$$ ?

$$\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b}$$ .

What is the result of $$\sqrt{a^2}$$ ?

$$\sqrt{a^2} = |a|$$ , which is the absolute value of a.

What is the relationship between square roots and exponents?

The square root of a number can be expressed as an exponent: $$\sqrt{a} = a^{1/2}$$ .

How do you solve $$x^2 = 25$$ ?

Using the square root property, $$x = \text{±}5$$ .

What is the formula for the difference of squares?

The difference of squares formula states that $$a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)$$ .

What is the importance of the square root property in solving equations?

The square root property allows us to find solutions to quadratic equations by taking the square root of both sides.

Dividing Square Roots and Square Root Property

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