Question

Can some one explain to me how to simplify a radical? PLEASE 

Answer 1

for an example do you know how to simplify

Answer 2

Ok

Answer 3

do you know how to solve it? or do you know where to start?

Answer 4

No lol I don't know anything D: plz just explain your steps

Answer 5

ok that's fine i was just wondering if you had any background knowledge on how to do it :).... first you would break down 27 what numbers can 27 be broken down into?

Answer 6

3•9 ?0:

Answer 7

yes :)

Answer 8

know can you take the square root of 3 or 9?

Answer 9

9

Answer 10

yes perfect! now 9 is what you call a principle root... aka a number when square rooted results in a whole number

Answer 11

good so far?

Answer 12

Yes lol :D

Answer 13

ok good :)

Answer 14

ok so we took the square root of 9 that means we do this do you see what i did? if i confused you you can tell me so i can try to clarify? :)