3.4 Simplify Radical Expressions PRODUCT PROPERTY OF RADICALS Words The square root of a product equals the _______ of the ______ ______ of the factors. product square roots Algebra Example
Example 1 Use the product property of radicals Simplify. Simplify. _______ _________ of radicals. Product property Factor using perfect square factors. 3.4 Simplify Radical Expressions
Example 2 Multiply radicals 3.4 Simplify Radical Expressions
3.4 Simplify Radical Expressions QUOTIENT PROPERTY OF RADICALS Words The square root of a quotient equals the _______ of the ______ ______ of the numerator and denominator. quotient square roots Algebra Example
Example 3 Use the quotient property of radicals Simplify. _______ _________ of radicals. Quotient property 3.4 Simplify Radical ExpressionsSimplify. _______ _________ of radicals. Quotient property
3.4 Simplify Radical Expressions Checkpoint. Simplify the expression.
Example 4 Rationalize the denominator Multiply by. 3.4 Simplify Radical ExpressionsSimplify. Product property of radicals.
Example 4 Rationalize the denominator Multiply by 3.4 Simplify Radical ExpressionsSimplify. Multiply.
Example 5 Add and subtract radicals Factor using perfect square factor. 3.4 Simplify Radical ExpressionsSimplify. Product property of radicals. Simplify.
Example 5 Add and subtract radicals Factor using perfect square factor. 3.4 Simplify Radical ExpressionsSimplify. Product property of radicals. Simplify.
3.4 Simplify Radical Expressions Checkpoint. Simplify the expression.
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