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Simplify. √(12)

Name: Problem 1, Chapter 8: McDougal Littell Jurgensen Geometry : Student Edition 2000
Uploaded: 2019-10-12T00:40:17-08:00
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Channel: Amrita Bhasin
Description: Simplify. √(12)

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Key Concepts

Simplifying Radical Expressions

Simplifying radical expressions involves expressing a square root in its simplest form by identifying factors of the radicand that are perfect squares, extracting them as whole numbers outside the radical sign, and leaving any remaining factors under the square root.

Perfect Squares

A perfect square is an integer that can be expressed as the square of another integer. Recognizing perfect square factors within the radicand is essential for simplification since these factors can be separated from the square root, reducing the radical expression.

Factorization

Factorization is the process of breaking down a composite number into a product of factors. In the context of simplifying square roots, factorization is used to find and group perfect square factors, allowing for the extraction and simplification of the radical.

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