Simplifying, Adding, and Subtracting Radicals
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Simplify the expression $\sqrt{275}$. Which of the following is the correct simplified radical form?

  • $25\sqrt{11}$
  • $5\sqrt{11}$ (correct)
  • $5\sqrt{55}$
  • $11\sqrt{5}$

Simplify the expression $-4\sqrt{108}$. Which of the following represents its simplest radical form?

  • $-12\sqrt{3}$
  • $-4\sqrt{3}$
  • $-12\sqrt{6}$
  • $-24\sqrt{3}$ (correct)

Simplify the cube root: $\sqrt[3]{135}$. Which of the following is the correct simplification?

  • $5\sqrt[3]{3}$
  • $\sqrt[3]{135}$ (correct)
  • $3\sqrt[3]{5}$
  • $3\sqrt[3]{15}$

Simplify the radical expression $4\sqrt[3]{-88}$. Which of the following represents the simplified form?

<p>$-8\sqrt[3]{11}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Simplify the expression $-2\sqrt{196k^8}$. What is the simplified form, assuming k is non-negative?

<p>$-28k^4$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Simplify the expression $5\sqrt{147x^9y^{16}z^2}$. Assuming x, y, and z are non-negative, which of the following is the simplified form?

<p>$35x^4y^8z\sqrt{3x}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Simplify the expression $-5\sqrt{2} - 3\sqrt{2}$. What is the result?

<p>$-8\sqrt{2}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of simplifying a radical?

<p>Finding the largest perfect square factor of the radicand and expressing the radical without any square factors other than 1 in the radicand. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When simplifying a square root containing a variable with an odd exponent, such as $\sqrt{x^7}$, what is the correct procedure?

<p>Subtract 1 from the exponent, divide the result by 2, and leave the variable to the power of 1 inside the radical. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal when rationalizing the denominator of a fraction containing a radical?

<p>To remove any radical expressions from the denominator. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of squaring the radical expression $(4\sqrt{5})^2$?

<p>80 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Simplify the expression $\sqrt{75x^3y^2}$, assuming x and y are non-negative.

<p>$5xy\sqrt{3x}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rationalize the denominator: $\frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}$

<p>$\frac{3\sqrt{5}}{5}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Simplify: $2\sqrt{45} - \sqrt{20}$

<p>$4\sqrt{5}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Simplifying Radicals

Breaking down a radical into its factors to find perfect squares (or cubes, etc.)

Perfect Square

A number that can be expressed as the product of an integer by itself.

Radicand

A number that is to be rooted

Like Radicals

Radicals with the same index and radicand.

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Adding/Subtracting Radicals

Combine like radicals by adding or subtracting their coefficients.

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Simplifying Before Adding/Subtracting

Rewrite the radical, factoring out perfect square factors.

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Index of a Radical

The number indicating which root to take (square root, cube root, etc.)

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Coefficient of a Radical

A number that multiplies a radical.

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Simplifying Square Roots

Find the largest perfect square factor of the radicand.

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Simplifying √(xⁿ)

Divide the variable's exponent by 2. If odd, leave one 'x' inside.

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Radicals with Fractions

Simplify numerator and denominator separately, then eliminate radicals from the denominator.

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Rationalizing the Denominator

Removing radicals from the denominator of a fraction.

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Rationalizing with Conjugates

Multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.

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Multiplying Radicals

Multiply the coefficients, then multiply the radicands. Simplify the result.

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Dividing Radicals

Divide coefficients, divide radicands. Simplify, rationalize if needed.

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Squaring a Radical Expression

Multiply the radical expression by itself.

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Conjugates

Binomials that differ only in the sign separating the terms.

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Multiplying coefficients and radicals.

Multiply, the outer numbers need to be multiplied and the radicals need to be multiplied

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Finding common factors

Find common factors to simplify complex radical equations.

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Rationalize

Ensure that there are no radicals in the denominator.

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Simplifying first

Always look for a way to simplifying the equation to make it small.

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Study Notes

  • Quiz 10-1 covers simplifying, adding, and subtracting radicals.

Problems

  • √275 needs to be simplified to its simplest radical form.
  • -4√108 needs to be simplified to its simplest radical form.
  • The cube root of 135 (∛135) needs to be simplified.
  • 4 times the cube root of -88 (4∛-88) needs to be simplified.
  • -2√(196k⁸) needs to be simplified.
  • 5√(147x⁹y¹⁶z²) needs to be simplified.
  • -5√2 - 3√2 needs to be simplified.
  • 2√7 + 3√28 needs to be simplified.
  • 8√75 - √192 + 4√6 needs to be simplified.
  • 4√125 - 2√243 - 3√20 + 5√27 needs to be simplified.

Bonus

  • 5x²√(18xy) + √(72x⁵y) - x²√(2xy) needs to be simplified.

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Simplify radicals to simplest form. Add and subtract expressions containing radicals. Problems include square roots and cube roots with both numeric and algebraic terms.

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