1. 1.8 (Day 2) Simplest Radical Form
Today’s Date:
9/20/17

2. Rationalizing Denominator
(Get rid of radical in denominator)
Rationalizing Denominator
need a group of 3
need groups of 3

3. Rationalizing Denominator
Use diff of 2 squares:
(a + b)(a – b) = a2 – b2
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4. Simplest Radical Form No negative or zero exponents
Radicand doesn’t have power ≥ index
No in denom, No fraction in
Index is as small as poss.
index
radicand
need groups of 6

5. Simplest Radical Form
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6. TWAP 1) 2) 3)
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7. Homework
# Pg – 99 odd