1. Splash Screen

2. Then/Now You simplified radicals. Simplify radical expressions by using the Product Property of Square Roots. Simplify radical expressions by using the Quotient Property of Square Roots.

3. Vocabulary radical expression rationalizing the denominator conjugate

4. Concept 1

5. Example 1 Simplify Square Roots Prime factorization of 52 Answer: = 2 ● Simplify. Product Property of Square Roots

6. Example 1 A. B. C.15 D.

7. Example 2 Multiply Square Roots Product Property Answer:4 = 2 ● 2 ● Simplify.

8. Example 2 A. B. C. D.35

9. Example 3 Simplify a Square Root with Variables Prime factorization Product Property Simplify. Answer:

10. Example 3 A. B. C. D.

11. Concept 2

12. Example 4 Which expression is equivalent to ? AC BDAC BD Read the Test Item The radical expression needs to be simplified.

13. Example 4 Product Property of Square Roots Solve the Test Item

14. Example 4 Prime factorization Simplify. Answer: The correct choice is D.

15. Example 4 A. B. C. D.

16. Example 5 Use Conjugates to Rationalize a Denominator (a – b)(a + b) = a 2 – b 2 Simplify.

17. Example 5 A. B. C. D.

18. End of the Lesson