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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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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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How do you simplify a radical expression?

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To simplify a radical expression, factor the number under the radical into its prime factors and look for pairs (for square roots) or triplets (for cube roots) to simplify.

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What is the product property of radicals?

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The product property states that @@ \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b}@@.

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What is the quotient property of radicals?

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How do you add or subtract radical expressions?

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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What does it mean to rationalize the denominator?

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Rationalizing the denominator means to eliminate any radicals from the denominator of a fraction.

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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How do you multiply two binomials that include radicals?

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Use the distributive property (FOIL method) to multiply each term in the first binomial by each term in the second binomial.