Simplifying Radicals - Squares & Cubes

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What is a radical?

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A radical is a symbol used to indicate the root of a number, most commonly the 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 squares or cubes from under the radical sign.

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What is the square root of 16?

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4

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What is the cube root of 27?

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3

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Simplify: √36

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6

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Simplify: √25

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5

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What is the prime factorization of 48?

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2^4 × 3

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Simplify: √48

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4√3

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What is the prime factorization of 200?

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2^3 × 5^2

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Simplify: √200

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10√2