Algebra II : Multiplying and Dividing Radicals

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Example Questions

Example Question #1461 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Simplify.

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When dividing radicals, we multiply top and bottom by the bottom radical to ensure our denominator is an integer.

. This can't be simplified and is our answer.

Example Question #1462 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Simplify.

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Explanation:

When dividing radicals, we multiply top and bottom by the bottom radical to ensure our denominator is an integer.

Example Question #33 : Multiplying And Dividing Radicals

Simplify.

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 To get rid of the radical in the denominator, we need to multiply top and bottom by the conjugate which is the opposite sign of the radical expression. This would be .

 Remember to FOIL out when multiplying out the denominators. Now, with our answer, we can factor out a .

 

Example Question #34 : Multiplying And Dividing Radicals

Simplify.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 To get rid of the radical in the denominator, we need to multiply top and bottom by the conjugate which is the opposite sign of the radical expression. This would be .

 Remember to use FOIL when multiplying out the denominators. Now, with out answer, we can distribute out the 

Example Question #35 : Multiplying And Dividing Radicals

Multiply:

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None of these

Cannot combine these radicals

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Explanation:

Multiply the outer numbers first:

Combine radicals:

Simplify the radical:

Example Question #4131 : Algebra Ii

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When multiplying radicals, we can just multiply the values inside the radicand.

Example Question #34 : Multiplying And Dividing Radicals

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When multiplying radicals, we can just multiply the values inside the radicand.

Example Question #35 : Multiplying And Dividing Radicals

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When multiplying radicals, we can just multiply the values inside the radicand.

 We can simplify this by finding a perfect square.

Example Question #35 : Multiplying And Dividing Radicals

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When dealing with radicals in the denominator, we simplify it by multiplying top and bottom by the radical.

Example Question #40 : Multiplying And Dividing Radicals

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We can simplify this fraction. We can combine the radicals into a giant radical expression.

When dealing with radicals in the denominator, we simplify it by multiplying top and bottom by the radical.

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