Simplifying Radicals - SchoolWorld an Edline Solution简化基- schoolworld一艾里尼溶液.pptVIP

Consider these two expressions: What makes them different? What do they have in common? You may have noticed that the two expressions are really the same, if . . . If what? Under what condition would the two expressions be identical? The two expressions are identical when That means since you already know how to simplify the first expression . . . . . . then you also know how to simplify the radical expression . The rules that apply to combining like terms also apply to combining radical terms. also apply to combining radical terms. You can only combine radical terms when the radicands are identical. When what are identical? What is a radicand? The radicand is the number underneath the square root sign. When two (or more) terms have exactly the same radicand, we call them like radical terms, and we can combine them . But when the radicands are not identical . . . . . . the terms cannot be combined. Practice combining radical terms: Practice combining radical terms: distributive property! ? As long as the radicands are exactly the same, you can treat them as “like terms.” Your turn! Your turn! an sbl original ‘07 If the radicands are different, simplify first (if possible), then collect your “___________ _________.” * To multiply radicals: multiply the coefficients and then multiply the radicands and then simplify the remaining radicals. Multiply and then simplify To divide radicals: divide the coefficients, divide the radicands if possible, and rationalize the denominator so that no radical remains in the denominator * How radical is this? How does the area of a square relate to its side lengths? Review: What are the properties of a square? …remember a square has 4 equal side lengths What is the difference between perimeter and area? And now….onto the Dot Paper Activity Dot Paper Activity Step 1 In the first 5 x 5 grid, connect the dots so that the length of the side of the square has a length of 1 and on