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Simplify Radical Expressions

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30 questions
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*Review from last class*


Today we're going to be simplifying radical expressions.

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Example: Simplify \sqrt{50}


Now you try! Simplify:

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Wait..what's different about this radical?

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Finish this example. What goes in the blank?
Hint: your answer should have a number and radical.

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Your answer should contain the cube root symbol, not square root!

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Finish this example. What goes in the blank?

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Your answer should have the fourth root symbol in it!

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Now let's simplify variables...


Simplify:

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Hint: simplify the fraction (subtract the exponents) first!

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Now you try! Simplify:

No spaces!

The index (root) never changes.
The root in your answer must match the original.
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Hint:

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Hint:

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Example:


Now you try:

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Example:
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Confused? Watch this 2 minute video to see how to simplify #29.

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