11.1 Simplifying Radical Expressions Part 2

What you'll learn. . .

• Simplify radical expressions using the Quotient Property of Square Roots

Remember Product property of Square roots (click for review)

Quotient Property of Square Roots
You can divide square roots and simplify radical expressions that involve division by using the Quotient Property of Square Roots





A fraction containing radicals is in simplest form if not prime factors appear under the radical sign with an exponent greater than 1 and if no radicals are left in the denominator. Rationalizing the denominator of a radical expression is a method used to eliminate radicals from the denominator of a fraction.

Check List
A Radical expression is in simplest form when the following three conditions have been met.

1. NO radicands have perfect square factors other than 1.
2. NO radicands contain fractions.
3. NO radicands appear in the denominator of a fraction.
   

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