5.1b Adding & Subtracting Radicals
Like radicals are terms with the same radicand and index number.
Only like radicals can be combined.
Note: Radicals may have to be simplified to identify like radicals
Ex. Simplify
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Ex. Determine the exact length of AB
Ex. A square is inscribed inside a circle. The area of the circle is 54
a) What is the radius of the circle in exact form?
b) What is the length of one side of the square?
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cm2.
Ex. Find the perimeter.
Assignment: Adding & Subtracting Radicals Worksheet
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