Simplifying Radicals

Front

Simplify 5√100

Back

50

Front

Simplify √216

Back

6√6

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Simplify -4√144

Back

-48

Front

Simplify -10√20

Back

-20√5

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Simplify √125

Back

5√5

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What is a radical?

Back

A radical is a symbol that represents the root of a number, typically the square root.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a radical?

Back

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

Front

What is √a * √b?

Back

√a * √b = √(a*b) for non-negative a and b.

Front

What is the square root of 144?

Back

12

Front

What is the product of √a and √a?

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√a * √a = a.