Exploring and Simplifying Radical Expressions in Algebra 2 GT

Exploring and Simplifying Radical Expressions in Algebra 2 GT
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On Monday April 28, 2014, in Algebra 2 GT class, our objective for the day will be to explore different methods for simplifying

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Slide1Monday, April 28, 2014Algebra 2 GT Objective :   We will explore and define ways to simplify radical expressions. Warm Up :  Rewrite each as an exponential expression with the smallest possible base.

Slide2Monday, April 28, 2014Algebra 2 GT Complete the “7.1 Review” worksheet, #1 – 12 all. Check answers to the Exp/Log Review Packet Unit Test on Wed 4/30

Slide3Roots of RealNumbers and Radical Expressions

Slide4Sections 7.1 and 7.4 – Facts andExamples 1. index radical sign radicand 2. The positive root of a number is known as the PRINCIPAL root.  So, the principal fourth   root  of 16 is 2 (because 2 4  = 16).

Slide53.What do you notice?  

Slide64.Even roots will only yield positive answers, and we ensure this by using the absolute value bars. 5. Odd roots can be positive or negative. Why is this?   Even though                            because we will only work with the principal roots. Because

Slide76.What operation is associated with taking a root?  In other words, what is the underlying math involved in this simplification? Therefore, another way to express roots is using  RATIONAL  (fraction)  EXPONENTS . and

Slide87.Do you recall these old exponent rules?

Slide98.  Here’s a hint for simplifying with rationalexponents:  Always rewrite numbers in exponential form , using the  smallest base possible. 64 = 8 2  = 4 3  =2 6 27 = 3 3 625 = 25 2  = 5 4

Slide12Definition of n th  Root **  For a square root the value of  n  is 2. For any real numbers  a  and  b and any positive integers  n , if  a n  =  b , then  a  is the  n th root of  b .

Slide13Notationindex Radical sign radicand Note: An index of 2 is understood but not written in a square root sign.

Slide14SimplifyTo simplify means to find  x in the equation: x 4  = 81 Solution:          = 3

Slide15Principal Root -The nonnegative root of a number; only use the positive value when the square root symbol is given ; however, use both square roots when you choose to take the square root (as part of solving) or when the plus/minus symbol is given (as shown on the next slide) .

Slide16Principal square rootOpposite of principal square root Both square roots

Slide17Examples

Slide18Examples

Slide19Taking n th  roots of variable expressions:  Using absolute value signs If the  index ( n ) of the radical is even , and the  power under the radical sign is even , yet the resulting  power is  odd , then we must use an absolute value sign .

Slide20ExamplesEven Even Even Even Odd Odd

Slide21EvenEven Odd Odd Even Even 2