1. Multiplying Radical Expressions
Section 8.4
Multiplying Radical Expressions

2. Example
Multiply. a. b.

3. Example
Multiply. a.
Multiply the coefficients.
Multiply the radicals.

4. Example Multiply. Multiply the coefficients and the radicals.
Look for perfect square factors.
Simplify.
Multiply.

5. Example
Multiply and simplify.
Distribute.

6. Example
Multiply and simplify.
Distribute.

7. Example
Multiply.
Use the FOIL method to obtain four products.

8. Example
Multiply.
Use the FOIL method to obtain four products.

9. Example
Multiply.
FOIL.
The inner and outer terms cancel.