1. GSE Algebra I
Today’s Question:
How do we simplify square roots?

2. Square Roots and Simplifying Radicals

3. Radical Sign (square root sign)
Radicand
Numbers or variables under the radical sign

4. Prime Numbers …

5. Radicals are in SIMPLEST FORM when..
1. No perfect square factors other than 1 are under the radical.
No fractions are under the radical.
No radicals are in the denominator.

6. Factor Trees to Prime Factorization45

7. Factor Trees to Prime Factorization54

8. Factor Trees to Prime Factorization98

9. When you have a pair, bring the number out.
EX:1 Simplify.
When you have a pair, bring the number out.

10. When you have a pair, bring the number out.
EX:2 Simplify
When you have a pair, bring the number out.

11. EX:3

12. EX:4 Simplify.

13. You try!