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This module is from Elementary Algebra by Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis, Jr.
The distinction between the principal square root of the number x and the secondary square root of the number x is made by explanation and by example. The simplification of the radical expressions that both involve and do not involve fractions is shown in many detailed examples; this is followed by an explanation of how and why radicals are eliminated from the denominator of a radical expression. Real-life applications of radical equations have been included, such as problems involving daily output, daily sales, electronic resonance frequency, and kinetic energy.This module presents a summary of the key concepts of the chapter "Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations".
Summary of key concepts
Square root (
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The square root of a positive number
is a number such that when it is squared, the number
results.
Every positive number has two square roots, one positive and one negative. They are opposites of each other.
Principal square root
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If
is a positive real number, then
represents the positive square root of
. The positive square root of a number is called the
principal square root of the number.
Secondary square root
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represents the negative square root of
. The negative square root of a number is called the
secondary square root of the number.
Radical sign, radicand; and radical (
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In the expression
√ is called the
radical sign .
is called the
radicand .
is called a
radical .
The horizontal bar that appears attached to the radical sign, √, is a grouping symbol that specifies the radicand.
Meaningful expressions (
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A radical expression will only be meaningful if the radicand (the expression under the radical sign) is
not negative:
is not meaningful and
is not a real number
Simplifying square root expressions (
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If
is a nonnegative number, then
Perfect squares (
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Real numbers that are squares of rational numbers are called
perfect squares .
Irrational numbers (
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Any indicated square root whose radicand is not a perfect square is an irrational number.
and
are irrational numbers
The product property (
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The quotient property (
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Be careful (
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A square root that does not involve fractions is in simplified form if there are no perfect squares in the radicand.
A square root involving a fraction is in simplified form if there are no
- perfect squares in the radicand,
- fractions in the radicand, or
- square root expressions in the denominator
Rationalizing the denominator (
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The process of eliminating radicals from the denominator is called
rationalizing the denominator .
Multiplying square root expressions (
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The product of the square roots is the square root of the product.
- Simplify each square root, if necessary.
- Perform the multiplication.
- Simplify, if necessary.
Dividing square root expressions (
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The quotient of the square roots is the square root of the quotient.
Addition and subtraction of square root expressions (
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Square root equation (
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A
square root equation is an equation that contains a variable under a square root radical sign.
Solving square root equations (
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- Isolate a radical.
- Square both sides of the equation.
- Simplify by combining like terms.
- Repeat step 1 if radical are still present.
- Obtain potential solution by solving the resulting non-square root equation.
- Check potential solutions by substitution.
Questions & Answers
Ayele, K., 2003. Introductory Economics, 3rd ed., Addis Ababa.
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Ariel
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U(x,y) = (xÃy)1/2
find mu of x for y
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husaini
difference between firm and industry
what's the difference between a firm and an industry
Abdul
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Abdulraufu
Suppose the demand function that a firm faces shifted from
Qd 120 3P
to
Qd 90 3P
and the supply function has shifted from
QS
20 2P
to
QS
10 2P .
a) Find the effect of this change on price and quantity.
b) Which of the changes in demand and supply is higher?
explain standard reason why economic is a science
factors influencing supply
scares
means__________________ends
resources. unlimited
Jan
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Jan
calculate the profit maximizing for demand and supply
Why qualify 28 supplies
Milan
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AI-Robot
concepts of supply in microeconomics
identify a demand and a supply curve
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Aryan
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Israr
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Source:
OpenStax, Elementary algebra. OpenStax CNX. May 08, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10614/1.3
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