Radical Polynomial Expressions (Part 2)

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Taught by MrRutter
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Lesson Description:

Learn how to find exact solutions for radicals of polynomial expressions.

Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you simplify the radical of a polynomial expression?
  • What is the cube root of 216 and how do you find it?
  • What is the square root of x^2?
  • What is the cube root of -125x^6?
  • What is the fourth root of 16p^8q^4?
  • Why do you have to put an absolute value sign around a variable when you take the square or fourth or even root of the variable?
  • Why is the square root of x^2 equal to the absolute value of x?
  • What is the square root of -4s^4?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
    This lesson picks up from the previous lesson by finding square and cube roots of both numbers and variable expressions. This sometimes confusing topic is explained step by step in a very understandable way.
  • jbhawkins

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    Great personality, Have the numbers bigger, and easier to see, find little ways to express your point more clearly. Great personality and enthusiasm.