Properties of Radicals
Overview
Goal. Simplify a square root by factoring out the largest perfect square, use the quotient property on fractions, and rewrite a fraction so its denominator has no radical.
Simplest radical form (definition). A square root is in simplest form when its radicand has no perfect-square factor other than 1.
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Interactive Activity
Goal. Simplify square roots by pulling out perfect-square factors, rationalize denominators, and check each answer by squaring it.
Simplest radical form (definition). A square root is in simplest form when its radicand has no perfect-square factor other than 1.