Simplest Radical Form

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What is the simplest radical form of a number?

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The simplest radical form of a number is when the radical (square root, cube root, etc.) is expressed in its most reduced form, meaning that there are no perfect square factors (or higher powers) under the radical.

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How do you simplify the square root of a product?

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To simplify the square root of a product, you can separate the square root into the product of the square roots: √(a*b) = √a * √b.

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What is the square root of 6 in simplest radical form?

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The square root of 6 is already in simplest radical form, expressed as √6.

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How do you express a complex number in simplest radical form?

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A complex number can be expressed in simplest radical form by separating the real and imaginary parts, and simplifying each part if possible.

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What does the symbol '±' represent in mathematics?

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The symbol '±' indicates that there are two possible values: one that adds and one that subtracts. For example, x = 8 ± i means x can be 8 + i or 8 - i.

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What is the simplest radical form of -6 ± 15i?

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The expression -6 ± 15i is already in simplest radical form, representing two complex numbers: -6 + 15i and -6 - 15i.

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How do you simplify the expression ± (7/2)i?

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The expression ± (7/2)i is already in simplest radical form, indicating two values: (7/2)i and -(7/2)i.

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What is the process for rationalizing the denominator?

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To rationalize the denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator by a suitable radical that will eliminate the radical in the denominator.

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What is the square root of a negative number?

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The square root of a negative number is expressed in terms of the imaginary unit 'i'. For example, √(-a) = i√a.

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How do you combine like terms in expressions involving radicals?

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To combine like terms in expressions involving radicals, ensure the radicals are the same (same index and radicand) and then add or subtract the coefficients.