Simplifying Radical Expressions

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The number or expression inside of a radical is called the ____________

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radicand

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The square roots of all perfect squares are ____________?

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integers or whole numbers

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14

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What is the index in a radical expression?

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The index indicates the degree of the root being taken.

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What is a perfect square?

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A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the square of an integer.

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4

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5\sqrt{2}

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What does it mean to rationalize a denominator?

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To eliminate any radicals in the denominator of a fraction.

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