Unit 5 - Simplifying Radical Expressions

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What is 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 does it mean to simplify a radical expression?

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To simplify a radical expression means to rewrite it in a simpler form, often by removing any perfect squares, cubes, etc., from under the radical sign.

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What is the cube root of 64?

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How do you simplify @@ oot[3]{64m^6}@@?

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@@ oot[3]{64m^6} = 4m^2@@.

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What is the fourth root of 16?

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How do you simplify @@ oot[4]{16a^8}@@?

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@@ oot[4]{16a^8} = 2a^2@@.

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What is the fifth root of 32?

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How do you simplify @@ oot[5]{32x^{15}y^5}@@?

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@@ oot[5]{32x^{15}y^5} = 2x^3y@@.

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What is the cube root of 27?

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How do you simplify @@ oot[3]{27x^3}@@?

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@@ oot[3]{27x^3} = 3x@@.