Simplifying Radicals Quiz

What is the first step in simplifying a radical using perfect squares?

• Subtract 1 from the number

• Multiply the number by itself

• Find the largest perfect square that divides the number

• Divide the number by 2

Which perfect square is used to simplify the radical of 216?

• 36

• 25

• 16

• 49

How is the number 384 simplified using perfect squares?

• As 64 x 6

• As 49 x 8

• As 36 x 10

• As 25 x 16

What is the simplified form of the square root of 32?

• 2 times the square root of 8

• 4 times the square root of 2

• 8 times the square root of 4

• 6 times the square root of 3

What is the simplified radical form of the number 72?

• 9 times the square root of 4

• 8 times the square root of 3

• 6 times the square root of 3

• 6 times the square root of 2