Simplifying and Rationalizing Radicals

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What is the definition of a radical?

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A radical is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root or cube root.

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What does it mean to simplify a radical?

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To simplify a radical means to express it in its simplest form, removing any perfect square factors.

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What is the product property of square roots?

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What is the quotient property of square roots?

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How do you rationalize the denominator?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator by a suitable radical to eliminate the radical in the denominator.