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Mathematics 20-1 Module 5

Module 5: Radicals

 

Self-Check 1
  1. Consider the mixed radical . Which of the following could be added to or subtracted from ? What will be the sum or difference of the like terms?

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  2. Simplify the following radicals and combine like terms.

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  3. Simplify the following radicals and combine like terms.

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Try This 2

 

When you multiply the radical by , will the answer be 6 × 3 or ?

  1. Predict what the answer will be.

  2. Design a way to test this and record your observations.

  3. Based on your test, develop a rule to describe this situation.

  4. Test your rule using different values.

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Share 2

 

Share the rule you developed in Try This 2 with a partner or group. How do your rules compare?

 

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Look for perfect square factors of the radicand that can be simplified.
Look for perfect square factors of the radicand that can be simplified.