Midterm Review (Radicals)

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What is a radical in mathematics?

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A radical is an expression that includes a root, such as a square root (√) or cube root (∛). It represents the operation of finding a number that, when multiplied by itself a certain number of times, gives the original number.

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number x is a value y such that y² = x. For example, the square root of 16 is 4, since 4² = 16.

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What is the cube root of a number?

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The cube root of a number x is a value y such that y³ = x. For example, the cube root of 27 is 3, since 3³ = 27.

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How do you simplify a square root?

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To simplify a square root, factor the number under the root into its prime factors and look for pairs. For example, @@ ext{Simplify } \\sqrt{36} = \\sqrt{6 imes 6} = 6.$$

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How do you add radicals?

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How do you multiply radicals?

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What are the integers closest to the cube root of 512?

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