Simplifying Square Roots in Algebra

This video tutorial covers the concepts of square roots and radicals, explaining their differences and how to simplify them using perfect squares and the product property of radicals. It provides a step-by-step guide to simplifying square roots, explores alternative methods, and includes advanced examples for practice.

What symbol is used to denote radicals in mathematics?

• The percentage (%)

• The asterisk (*)

• The radical symbol (√)

• The plus sign (+)

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

What is the principal square root of 36?

• 18

• -6

• 6

• 12

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

Which property allows the separation of factors under a radical?

• Difference property

• Division property

• Product property

• Sum property

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CCSS.HSN.RN.B.3

What is the simplified form of the square root of 40 using the product property?

• 5 radical 8

• 2 radical 5

• 4 radical 10

• 2 radical 10

How do you start simplifying the square root of 72 using a number line?

• By adding all factors

• By finding the smallest factor

• By subtracting the largest factor

• By finding the largest factor

What is the simplified form of the square root of 72?

• 9 radical 2

• 7 radical 2

• 8 radical 3

• 6 radical 2

Why is the method using the largest factor first preferred?

• It is less accurate

• It requires more steps

• It is more complex

• It is quicker

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is the result of simplifying the square root of 200?

• 50 radical 4

• 10 radical 2

• 100 radical 2

• 20 radical 10

What does the square root of 33 simplify to?

• It cannot be simplified further

• 1 radical 33

• 33

• 3 radical 11

What is the simplified form of 10 times the square root of 108?

• 108

• 18 radical 6

• 60 radical 3

• 30 radical 3