How to Simplify Radical Expressions3
How to Simplify Radical Expressions
Find any fractional exponent and convert it to the radical equivalent namely x^(a/b) = bth root of x^a
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If you have a fraction for the index of a radical get rid of that too.
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Convert negative exponents to their equivalent fraction namely x^-y = 1/x^y
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This only applies to constant rational exponents.
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Combine any like terms and simplify any rational expressions that result.
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