Question

hi! like almost everyone else on here, I'm probably gonna fail so uh help, please? In your own words explain how to multiply/divide radical expressions? How do you know if you can or cannot simplify them?

Answer 1

It does not matter whether you multiply the radicands or simplify each radical first. You multiply radical expressions that contain variables in the same manner. As long as the roots of the radical expressions are the same, you can use the Product Raised to a Power Rule to multiply and simplify.

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