4.6 Simplifying Radicals and Solving by
Square Root Method
Example 1: Write in simplest radical form.
a)
c)
b)
d)
d)
1
Example 2: Write in simplest radical form.
a)
c)
b)
d)
2
Square Roots of Fractions
Example 3: Write in simplest radical form. Rationalize the
denominator where necessary.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
3
Solving Quadratics by Square Root Method
Example 4: Solve. Write answers in simplest radical form.
a)
b)
c)
d)
4
Example 5: Solve. Write answers in simplest radical form.
a)
b)
c)
5
d)
6