Radical Expressions CA 2.0
Objective - To simplify radical expressions.
Parts of a Radical
Rules for Simplifying Radicals No perfect square factor in a radical. No fractions or decimals in a radical. No radicals in a denominator.
1) No perfect square factor in a radical.
2) No fractions or decimals in a radical.
3) No radicals in a denominator. (aka RATIONALIZE the denominator)
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Simplify.
Simplify.
CONJUGATES Conjugates are almost like opposites, but instead of changing both signs, only the middle sign changes.
State the conjugate of the radical expression.
Simplifying a Radical Expression Using a Conjugate
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