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It is easier to work with simplified radicals just as it is easier to work with simplified fractions. A fundamental rule for math is to simplify whenever possible, as much as possible.

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Why is it important to simplify radical expressions before subtracting or adding and how is adding a radical expression similar to adding a polynomial expression and provide an example?

Why is it important to simplify radical expressions before adding or subtracting? How is adding radical expressions similar to adding polynomial expressions? How is it different? Provide a radical expression for your classmates to simplify..


Do you simplify while using the distributive property to write an expression?

When using the distributive property to write an expression, you do not simplify within the parentheses before applying the property. The distributive property involves multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses. Once you have distributed the term, you can then simplify the resulting expression by combining like terms. Simplifying before distributing would result in an incorrect application of the distributive property.


What are coefficients of an expression?

A numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g., 4 in 4xy).


When asked to find the sum of two mixed numbers with different denominators you should before you add?

Convert the fractions into equivalent fractions with the same denominator. In actually adding mixed numbers, it is easier to convert the mixed numbers into improper (top heavy) fractions, do the addition, simplify the resulting fraction and convert any resulting improper fraction back into a mixed number.


What are coefficent in math?

a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression

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Why is it important to simplify radical expressions before subtracting or adding and how is adding a radical expression similar to adding a polynomial expression and provide an example?

Why is it important to simplify radical expressions before adding or subtracting? How is adding radical expressions similar to adding polynomial expressions? How is it different? Provide a radical expression for your classmates to simplify..


What are the rules for subtracting and adding radicals?

When adding or subtracting radicals, you can only combine them if they have the same index and the same radicand (the number inside the radical). For example, √2 + √2 equals 2√2, but √2 + √3 cannot be combined and remains as is. If the radicals are not like terms, you simply write them next to each other. Additionally, you can simplify radicals before performing the addition or subtraction if possible.


Why do fractions need to have a common denominator before subtracting or adding?

Because if there's no common denominator it'll be hard to simplify. And will cause you to get a headache.


Do you simplify while using the distributive property to write an expression?

When using the distributive property to write an expression, you do not simplify within the parentheses before applying the property. The distributive property involves multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses. Once you have distributed the term, you can then simplify the resulting expression by combining like terms. Simplifying before distributing would result in an incorrect application of the distributive property.


Why should you factor the numerator and the denominators before you multiply in a rational expression?

Factoring the numerator and denominator before multiplying in a rational expression helps to simplify the expression by canceling common factors, making calculations easier and reducing the risk of errors. This process can reveal any restrictions on the variable and ensure that the final result is in its simplest form. Additionally, it allows for a clearer understanding of the relationships between the terms involved.


Can you simplify before you divide fractions?

no


When your adding fractions do you add the numerator?

When adding fractions, you only add the numerators if the denominators are the same. If the denominators are different, you must first find a common denominator before adding the numerators. Once you have a common denominator, you can add the numerators together and keep the common denominator the same. Finally, simplify the resulting fraction if possible.


If a radical is multiplied by a number or variable you should put the number or variable the radical sign?

before


What does 3 radical 2 plus 4 radical 2 equal?

first the two numbers have the same radicand which is radical 2 so we just add the numbers before them to become 7 radical 2


When multiplying use fraction notification we form products in the numerator and the denominator but do not immediatily calculate the product?

That is correct. It is easier to simplify the fraction before multiplying all the factors in the numerator and the denominator.That is correct. It is easier to simplify the fraction before multiplying all the factors in the numerator and the denominator.That is correct. It is easier to simplify the fraction before multiplying all the factors in the numerator and the denominator.That is correct. It is easier to simplify the fraction before multiplying all the factors in the numerator and the denominator.


What is the function of radical?

The function of a radical in math is to indicate the operation of taking the root of a number. It is represented by placing a radical symbol (√) before the number. The number inside the radical is known as the radicand.


What does radical construction mean?

Radical construction would be something that is built in a manner that is innovative or progressive and that is very different in its construction from anything before.