Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Simplifying Radicals Parts 1 and 2

Topics for Today:

We began our unit on radical expressions and equations today with an exploration of the process of simplifying radicals.  Just like other mathematical expressions, we have rules for what constitutes a radical in "simplest" form.

Like other algebraic concepts, there are properties that apply to radicals.


Vocabulary:  radical expression, rationalize

Sections Covered in Textbook:

11-1:  Simplifying Radicals (pages 578-583)


Resources & Tutorials:

1) What is the product property of square roots?
2) How do you use the product property of radicals to simplify a radical?
3) How do you multiply radicals?
4) Simplifying Radicals Multiplication Properties - Class Notes
5) Simplifying Radicals Division Properties - Class Notes




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