Radicals and Rational Exponents

Front

Define a radical.

Back

A radical is a symbol used to indicate the root of a number, most commonly the square root.

Front

What is the square root of 16?

Back

4

Front

Simplify: √(a²)

Back

a (for a ≥ 0)

Front

What is a rational exponent?

Back

A rational exponent is an exponent that is a fraction, representing both a root and a power.

Front

Write in radical form: x^(1/2)

Back

√x

Front

Simplify: 3√2 ⋅ 2√3

Back

6√6

Front

What is the value of 5√(x²) when x = 3?

Back

15

Front

Simplify: 4√(12)

Back

8√3

Front

Write in exponential form: √(x^5)

Back

x^(5/2)

Front

Simplify: 2√(8) - √(18)

Back

2√2