Multiplication Property of Square and Cube Roots
Example 1
Simplify:
Solution
To simplify, use the Multiplication Property to rewrite each radical.
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Write the radical as the
product of two radicals.
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Simplify
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Write the radical as the
product of two radicals.
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Simplify
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Example 2
Simplify:
Solution
Use the Multiplication Property of Square Roots or Cube Roots to rewrite
each expression. Then simplify the result.
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Write the product as a single radical.
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Multiply the numbers under the radical symbol.
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Simplify the radical. |
= 9 |
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Write the product as a single radical.
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Multiply the numbers under the radical symbol.
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Simplify the radical. |
= 5 |
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