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This document outlines the process of simplifying radical expressions, detailing the conditions for a radical to be in simplest form. It describes methods for simplifying radicals by reducing the radicand, reducing the order of radicals, and rationalizing the denominator. Examples and notes are provided to clarify each method and ensure proper application.

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Math Reviewer 3.2

This document outlines the process of simplifying radical expressions, detailing the conditions for a radical to be in simplest form. It describes methods for simplifying radicals by reducing the radicand, reducing the order of radicals, and rationalizing the denominator. Examples and notes are provided to clarify each method and ensure proper application.

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MATH

WRITTEN WORK 3.2

LESSON 3.4 - SIMPLIDYING RADICALS

A radical expression is in simplest form when....


1. No radicands (expressions under radical signs) have perfect square factors other than 1.
h
2. The index of the radical is in lowest index possible.
l
3. No radicals appear in the denominator of a fraction

1. Simplifying Radicals by Reducing the Radicand


-find a factor of the radicand whose indicated roots can be found.
Examples:
Note: If there is a number
outside the radical sign in the
original problem, multiply it to
the final simplified radical

2. Simplifying Radicals by Reducing the Order of Radicals


-reduce the index to the lowest possible index.
Examples:

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3. Simplifying Radicals by Rationalizing the Denominator
-multiply the numerator and the denominator by an expression of lowest power that will make the
denominator a perfect
Examples:
Notes:
-If there is a fraction outside the
radical sign in the original problem,
multiply it to the numerator and
denominator of the final simplified
radical

-If it’s a mixed fraction: No need to


multiply, keep the number as it is

-If there is a whole number multiplied


to a number in a radical: It will stay
outside as you can’t multiply a whole
number to a radical

Use the space provided for solutions and examples if you want<3

Goodluck! :)
Study well <3
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