4. Simplifying Radicals with Variables

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Define a radical expression.

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A radical expression is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root, cube root, etc. For example, @@ ext{radical expression} = ext{ } oot{n}{x}@@.

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What is the square root of a number?

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What is the cube root of a number?

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Simplify the expression: @@ ext{ } oot{3}{8}@@.

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What is the process of simplifying radicals?

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The process of simplifying radicals involves rewriting the radical expression in its simplest form, often by factoring out perfect squares or cubes.

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Simplify the expression: @@ ext{ } oot{3}{27}@@.

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What does it mean to simplify @@ ext{ } oot{n}{a^m}@@?

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Simplify the expression: @@ ext{ } oot{3}{64x^6}@@.

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@@4x^2 ext{ } oot{3}{x^0} = 4x^2@@.

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What is a perfect square?

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Simplify the expression: @@ ext{ } oot{2}{50}@@.

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