For smith_comp

Due tomorrow

1. What are the two steps for simplifying radicals? Can either step be deleted? If you could add a step that might make it easier or easier to understand, what step would you add?

2. Why is it important to find non-perfect roots in radical form to simplify the process of performing basic operations with radical expressions? (Hint: Read “Radical Expressions” from this week’s reading and use your experience from your Week 3.)