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Which of the following is NOT equivalent to √8 ?

  • √2 * √4
  • √16 (correct)
  • 2√2
  • √4 * √2

Simplify the expression: 2√12 + √3

  • 4√3
  • 3√12
  • 5√3 (correct)
  • √36
  • 2√15

What is the simplified form of (√27) / (√3) ?

  • √9
  • √24
  • √3
  • 3 (correct)

Find the domain of the function f(x) = √(x - 2)?

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Which statement is TRUE about the expression √(x^2 - 4)?

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What is the radicand in the radical expression √(x^2 + 4)?

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Simplify the radical expression √32.

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What is the simplified form of the expression √(a^3b^5)?

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What is the simplified form of the expression (√5 + √3)(√5 - √3)?

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Which of the following is equivalent to the expression √(x/y) where x and y are positive numbers?

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Which of the following expressions is a simplified form of √75?

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Which of the following is the result of simplifying ∛(8x^6y^9)?

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What is the simplified form of the expression (√12 + √3) / √3?

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Flashcards

Combining Radicals

Add or subtract coefficients of like radicals while keeping the radicand the same.

Multiplying Radicals

Multiply coefficients and radicands separately, √a * √b = √(a*b).

Dividing Radicals

Divide coefficients and radicands separately, (√a) / (√b) = √(a/b).

Domain Restrictions

Radicands must be nonnegative for real number results in even roots.

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Simplifying with Variables

Ensure variable radicands are nonnegative to avoid imaginary numbers.

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Radical

An expression that includes a root, such as square or cube root.

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Radicand

The number or expression inside the radical symbol.

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Product Rule of Radicals

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

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Quotient Rule of Radicals

√(a/b) = √a / √b for non-negative a, b ≠ 0.

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Power Rule of Radicals

(am)^(1/n) = a^(m/n) involves roots and powers.

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Simplifying Radicals

Factoring out perfect powers from the radicand to simplify.

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Rationalizing Denominators

Eliminating radicals from the denominator of a fraction.

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Operations with Radicals

Only like radicals (same index and radicand) can be combined.

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Study Notes

Radicals and Radicands

  • A radical is an expression involving a root (e.g., square root, cube root). Represented by a radical symbol (√).
  • The radicand is the number or expression inside the radical symbol. In √25, 25 is the radicand.

Properties of Radicals

  • Product Rule: √(ab) = √a * √b, where a and b are non-negative.
  • Quotient Rule: √(a/b) = √a / √b, where b ≠ 0 and a and b are non-negative.
  • Power Rule: (am)1/n = a(m/n)
  • Simplifying Radicals: Simplifying involves factoring out perfect squares (or perfect cubes) from the radicand. For example, √18 = 3√2 (because 18 = 9 * 2, and √9 = 3).

Simplifying Radicals

  • Finding Perfect Powers: Identify perfect squares, cubes, within the radicand.
  • Rewrite the radicand: Rewrite as a product of a perfect power and another number.
  • Extract the root: Bring out the root of the perfect power.
  • Example: √48 = √(16 * 3) = √16 * √3 = 4√3.

Types of Radicals

  • Square Roots: Index of 2 (e.g., √9).
  • Cube Roots: Index of 3 (e.g., ∛8).
  • Fourth Roots: Index of 4 (e.g., 4√16).
  • Higher Order Roots: Roots with indices greater than 4. Simplified similarly to square and cube roots.

Rationalizing Denominators

  • Eliminating radicals: Remove radicals from denominators by multiplying numerator and denominator by a suitable factor. (e.g., 1/√2 becomes (1 * √2)/(√2 * √2) = √2/2).
  • Multiply by the conjugate: Used for denominators containing sums or differences of radicals. To rationalize 1/(√3 + √2), multiply by (√3 - √2).

Operations with Radicals

  • Addition/Subtraction: Combine only like radicals (same index and radicand). 2√3 + 5√3 = 7√3. 2√3 + 2√2 cannot be combined.
  • Multiplication: Multiply coefficients and radicands. √2 * √8 = √16 = 4.
  • Division: Divide coefficients and radicands. (√10) / (√2) = √5.

Important Considerations

  • Domain Restrictions: For even-indexed roots (square roots, fourth roots, etc.), the radicand must be non-negative for a real result.
  • Simplifying with Variables: Variables in radicals require conditions to ensure non-negative radicands for real results or valid operations.

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