Alg2H
Ch. 8: Irrational Algebraic Functions
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8-3 Radicals and Simple Radical Form Lesson Worksheet WK A
WK A, p. 1 of 4
Date ______
Irrational Algebraic Function: A function in which the independent variable
appears under a radical sign or in a power with a rational number for its exponent.
Examples: f(x) = __________________
g(x) = _________________________
8-3 Simplifying Radicals
Simple Radical Form:
1. The radicand of an nth root __________________________________________________
2. The root index is __________________________________________________________
3. There are no radicals ________________________________________________________
2. 3 128
243
1.
3. 128 + 18 + 192 − 3 16
4.
8
64
5.
6
216
6.
6
72
1
WK A, p. 2 of 4
12 2
7.
8.
6
9. a)
c)
10.
1
6
b)
16
3
1
2
1
6
16
18
45 2187
5
2 3+4 2
1+
11.
2−
3
6
1
6
2
8-3 Radicals and Simple Radical Form Lesson Worksheet
Lesson Day 2: (If necessary, start Day 2 Lesson wherever Day 1 lesson ended)
12.
WK A, p. 3 of 4
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1
5+ 3+2 2
Partners/Groups:
3
13.
3+ 2− 7
3
WK A, p. 4 of 4
14.
2 6 −5 2
3 6 +4 2
2
8
15.
3
2−
2
1+
4