SIMPLIFYING RADICAL EXPRESSIONS 1262022 11 36 PM Simplifying

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SIMPLIFYING RADICAL EXPRESSIONS 1/26/2022 11: 36 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 1

SIMPLIFYING RADICAL EXPRESSIONS 1/26/2022 11: 36 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 1

DEFINITIONS A. Square Roots are a number that when squared (multiplied by itself) is

DEFINITIONS A. Square Roots are a number that when squared (multiplied by itself) is equal to the given number B. Radicals are a way to symbolized a number being rooted 1/26/2022 11: 36 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 2

REVIEW Identifying radicals Root Radical Sign Unless noted, we must assume the root is

REVIEW Identifying radicals Root Radical Sign Unless noted, we must assume the root is 2 1/26/2022 11: 36 PM Base Simplifying Radical Expressions 3

STEPS A. Identify the root and the base B. Breakdown the base to prime

STEPS A. Identify the root and the base B. Breakdown the base to prime and group them into roots OR perfect roots into radical form C. Combine all the same radicals D. Multiply the bases and radicals together 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 4

EXAMPLE 1 Simplify √ 25 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 5

EXAMPLE 1 Simplify √ 25 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 5

EXAMPLE 2 Simplify √ 12 Identify the root and base Root 1/26/2022 11: 37

EXAMPLE 2 Simplify √ 12 Identify the root and base Root 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Base Simplifying Radical Expressions 6

EXAMPLE 2 Simplify √ 12 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 7

EXAMPLE 2 Simplify √ 12 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 7

EXAMPLE 3 Simplify √ 48 Identify the root and base Root 1/26/2022 11: 37

EXAMPLE 3 Simplify √ 48 Identify the root and base Root 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Base Simplifying Radical Expressions 8

EXAMPLE 3 Simplify √ 48 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 9

EXAMPLE 3 Simplify √ 48 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 9

YOUR TURN Simplify √ 200 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 10

YOUR TURN Simplify √ 200 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 10

EXAMPLE 4 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 11

EXAMPLE 4 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 11

EXAMPLE 5 Simplify Identify the root and base(s) Root Bases 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM

EXAMPLE 5 Simplify Identify the root and base(s) Root Bases 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 12

EXAMPLE 5 Simplify Combine like terms if necessary and multiply. 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM

EXAMPLE 5 Simplify Combine like terms if necessary and multiply. 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 13

YOUR TURN Simplify 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 14

YOUR TURN Simplify 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 14

RULES FOR MULTIPLYING RADICALS A. Reduce radicals to proper simplified form B. Multiply the

RULES FOR MULTIPLYING RADICALS A. Reduce radicals to proper simplified form B. Multiply the outside numbers and inside numbers C. Simplify, if needed 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 15

EXAMPLE 6 Simplify √ 36 • √ 25 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical

EXAMPLE 6 Simplify √ 36 • √ 25 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 16

EXAMPLE 7 Simplify √ 36 • √ 5 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical

EXAMPLE 7 Simplify √ 36 • √ 5 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 17

EXAMPLE 8 Simplify √ 81 • 2√ 7 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical

EXAMPLE 8 Simplify √ 81 • 2√ 7 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 18

YOUR TURN Simplify –√ 11 • √ 121 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical

YOUR TURN Simplify –√ 11 • √ 121 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 19

EXAMPLE 9 Simplify 2√ 3 • 4√ 5 Can we simplify any of the

EXAMPLE 9 Simplify 2√ 3 • 4√ 5 Can we simplify any of the radicals? If not, multiply the bases together 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 20

YOUR TURN Simplify √ 5 • 4√ 20 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical

YOUR TURN Simplify √ 5 • 4√ 20 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 21

RATIONALIZING DENOMINATORS A. Rule is NO RADICALS IN THE DENOMINATOR B. Multiply the denominator

RATIONALIZING DENOMINATORS A. Rule is NO RADICALS IN THE DENOMINATOR B. Multiply the denominator to the numerator and denominator of the original fraction C. Simplify the expression 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 22

EXAMPLE 10 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 23

EXAMPLE 10 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 23

EXAMPLE 11 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 24

EXAMPLE 11 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 24

YOUR TURN 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 25

YOUR TURN 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 25

ASSIGNMENT Worksheet 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 26

ASSIGNMENT Worksheet 1/26/2022 11: 37 PM Simplifying Radical Expressions 26