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CHAPTER 8: Irrational algebraic functions. Section 8-3: Radicals, and Simple Radical Form. objective. Given an expression containing radicals, be able to write it in as simple a form as possible without actually evaluating it. Simple Radical Form.
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CHAPTER 8:Irrational algebraic functions Section 8-3: Radicals, and Simple Radical Form
objective • Given an expression containing radicals, be able to write it in as simple a form as possible without actually evaluating it.
Simple Radical Form • An expression is in simple radical form if: • The radicand of an nthroot contains no nthpowers as factors. • The root index is as low as possible. • There are no radicals in the denominator
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