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Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
CHAPTER
10.1 Radical Expressions and Functions10.2 Rational Exponents10.3 Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying Radicals10.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical
Expressions10.5 Rationalizing Numerators and Denominators of
Radical Expressions10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving 10.7 Complex Numbers
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Radical Expressions and Functions10.110.1
1. Find the nth root of a number.2. Approximate roots using a calculator.3. Simplify radical expressions.4. Evaluate radical functions.5. Find the domain of radical functions.6. Solve applications involving radical functions.
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Evaluating nth rootsWhen evaluating a radical expression , the sign of a
and the index n will determine possible outcomes.If a is nonnegative, then , where and bn = a.If a is negative and n is even, then there is no real-number root.If a is negative and n is odd, then , where b is negative and bn = a.
n a
n a b 0b
n a b
nth root: The number b is an nth root of a number a if bn = a.
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Example 1
Evaluate each root, if possible.a.
b.
c.
169
Solution 169 13
0.49
Solution 0.49 0.7
100
Solution 100 is not a real number because there is no real number whose square is –100.
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continued
Evaluate each root, if possible.d.
e.
f.
144
Solution 144 12
49
144
Solution 49
144
49
144
7
12
3 27
Solution 3 27 3
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continued
Evaluate each root, if possible.g.
h.
3 27
Solution 3 27
4 81
Solution 4 81 3
3
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Some roots, like are called irrational because we cannot express their exact value using rational numbers. In fact, writing with the radical sign is the only way we can express its exact value. However, we can approximate using rational numbers.
3
3
3
Approximating to two decimal places:
Approximating to three decimal places:
2 1.41
2 1.414
Note: Remember that the symbol, , means “approximately equal to.”
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Example 2
Approximate the roots using a calculator or table in the endpapers. Round to three decimal places.a.
b.
c.
18
Solution
32
Solution 32 5.657
18 4.243
3 56
Solution 3 56 3.826
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Example 3
Find the root. Assume variables represent nonnegative values.
b.
c.
d.
4y Solution
636m Solution
4y 2y
636m 36m
Because (y2)2 = y4.
Because (6m3)2 = 36m6.
10
4
36
25
x
ySolution
10 5
4 2
36 6
25 5
x x
y y
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continued
Find the root. Assume variables represent nonnegative values.
e.
f.
93 y Solution
164 81x Solution
93 y
164 81x 43x
3y
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Example 4
Find the root. Assume variables represent any real number.
a.
b.
c.
14y Solution
1036y Solution
14y 7y
56 y1036y
2( 3)n Solution 3n 2( 3)n
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continued
Find the root. Assume variables represent any real number.
d.
e.
c.
1249y Solution
3 927n Solution
1249y 67 y
33n
33 ( 4)w Solution
3 927n
33 ( 4)w 4w
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Radical function: A function containing a radical expression whose radicand has a variable.
Example 5a
Solution
Given f(x) = find f(3). 5 8,x
To find f(3), substitute 3 for x and simplify.
3 5 3 8f 15 8 7
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Example 6Find the domain of each of the following. a.
b.
8f x x
Solution Since the index is even, the radicand must be nonnegative.
Solution The radicand must be nonnegative.
8 0x 8x
3 9f x x
3 9 0x 3 9x
3x
Domain: 8 , or [8, )x x
Domain: 3 , or ( ,3]x x
Conclusion The domain of a radical function with an even index must contain values that keep its radicand nonnegative.
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Example 7
If you drop an object, the time (t) it takes in seconds to fall d feet is given by . Find the time ittakes for an object to fall 800 feet.
16dt
Understand We are to find the time it takes for an object to fall 800 feet.
Plan Use the formula , replacing d with 800. 16dt
Execute 80016t
50t
7.071t
Replace d with 800.
Divide within the radical.
Evaluate the square root.
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continued
Answer It takes an object 7.071 seconds to fall 800 feet.
Check We can verify the calculations, which we will leave to the viewer.
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For which square root is –12.37 the approximation for?
a)
b)
c)
d)
3.517
3.517
153
153
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For which square root is –12.37 the approximation for?
a)
b)
c)
d)
3.517
3.517
153
153
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Evaluate.
a) 0.2
b) 0.02
c) 0.002
d) 0.0002
0.0004
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Evaluate.
a) 0.2
b) 0.02
c) 0.002
d) 0.0002
0.0004
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Find the domain of f(x) = .
a)
b)
c)
d)
4 16x
4 , or ( , 4]x x
4 , or [4, )x x
4 , or [ 4, )x x
4 , or ( , 4]x x
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Find the domain of f(x) = .
a)
b)
c)
d)
4 16x
4 , or ( , 4]x x
4 , or [4, )x x
4 , or [ 4, )x x
4 , or ( , 4]x x
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Rational Exponents10.210.2
1. Evaluate rational exponents.2. Write radicals as expressions raised to rational
exponents.3. Simplify expressions with rational number exponents
using the rules of exponents.4. Use rational exponents to simplify radical expressions.
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Rational exponent: An exponent that is a rational number.
Rational Exponents with a Numerator of 1
a1/n = where n is a natural number other than 1.,n a
Note: If a is negative and n is odd, then the root is negative.If a is negative and n is even, then there is no real number root.
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Example 1
Rewrite using radicals, then simplify if possible. a. 491/2 b. 6251/4 c. (216)1/3
Solution
a.
b.
c.
1/ 249
1/4625
1/3216
49 7
4 625 5
3 216 6
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continued
Rewrite using radicals, then simplify. d. (16)1/4 e. 491/2 f. y1/6
Solution
d.
e.
f.
1/4( 16)
1/249
1/6y
4 16 There is no real number answer.
49 7
6 y
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continued
Rewrite using radicals, then simplify. g. (100x8)1/2 h. 9y1/5 i.
Solution
d.
e.
f.
8 1/2(100 )x
1/59y1/28
49
w
8 4100 10x x
59 y
8 4
49 7
w w
1/28
49
w
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General Rule for Rational Exponents
where a 0 and m and n are natural numbers other than 1.
/ ,m
nm n m na a a
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Example 2
Rewrite using radicals, then simplify, if possible. a. 272/3 b. 2433/5 c. 95/2
Solutiona.
b.
c.
2/3 1/3 227 (27 )
3/5 1/5 3243 (243 )
5/2 1/2 59 (9 )
23( 27) 23 9
35( 243) 33 27
5(3) 243 5( 9)
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continued
Rewrite using radicals, then simplify, if possible. d. e. f.
Solutiond.
e.
f.
33/21 1
16 16
52/5 2x x
3/5 35(4 1) (4 1)x x
31
4
1
64
3/21
16
2/5x 3/5(4 1)x
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Negative Rational Exponents
where a 0, and m and n are natural numbers with n 1.
//
1,m n
m na
a
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Example 3
Rewrite using radicals; then simplify if possible. a. 251/2 b. 272/3
Solutiona.
b.
1/ 21/ 2
125
25
23
1
27
1 1
525
2/32/3
127
27 2
1 1
3 9
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continued
Rewrite using radicals; then simplify if possible. c. d.
Solutionc.
1/2
1/2
25 1
36 2536
2/3
1
( 27)
1
2536
2/3d. ( 27)
23
1
( 27)
1/225
36
156
6
5
2/3( 27)
2
1
( 3)
1
9
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Example 4
Write each of the following in exponential form.
a.
Solution
6 5x
6 5x 5/ 6x
b. 34
1
x
a.
b. 34
1
x
3/4
1
x3/4x
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continued
Write each of the following in exponential form.
c.
Solution
45 x
45 x 4/5x
d. 34 5 2x
c.
d. 34 5 2x 3/ 45 2x
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Rules of Exponents Summary(Assume that no denominators are 0, that a and b are real
numbers, and that m and n are integers.)Zero as an exponent: a0 = 1, where a 0.
00 is indeterminate.Negative exponents:
Product rule for exponents:Quotient rule for exponents:Raising a power to a power:Raising a product to a power:Raising a quotient to a power:
1 , n
n
aa
m n m na a a
m n m na a a
nm mna a
n n nab a b
n na bb a
n
n
na ab b
1 ,n
n
aa
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Example 5a
Use the rules of exponents to simplify. Write the answer with positive exponents.
Solution
3/ 4 1/ 4y y
3/ 4 1/ 4y y 3/ 4 ( 1/ 4)y 2/ 4y1/ 2y
Use the product rule for exponents. (Add the exponents.)
Add the exponents.
Simplify the rational exponent.
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Example 5b
Use the rules of exponents to simplify. Write the answer with positive exponents.
Solution
1/3 1/63 4a a
1/3 1/63 4a a 1/3 1/612a 2/6 1/612a
3/6 1/212 or 12a a
Use the product rule for exponents. (Add the exponents.)
Rewrite the exponents with a common denominator of 6.
Add the exponents.
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Example 5c
Use the rules of exponents to simplify. Write the answer with positive exponents.
Solution
Use the quotient for exponents. (Subtract the exponents.)
Rewrite the subtraction as addition.
Add the exponents.
5/ 6
1/ 6
y
y
5/ 6
1/ 6
y
y 5/ 6 ( 1/ 6)y
5/ 6 1/ 6y
y
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Example 5d
Use the rules of exponents to simplify. Write the answer with positive exponents.
Solution
Add the exponents.
2/5 3/53 5y y
2/5 3/53 5y y 2/5 3/515y
1/515y
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Example 5e
Use the rules of exponents to simplify. Write the answer with positive exponents.
Solution
27/8m
27/8m (7/8)2m7/4m
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Example 5f
Use the rules of exponents to simplify. Write the answer with positive exponents.
Solution
32/5 4/53a b
32/5 4/53a b 3 2/5 3 4/5 33 ( ) ( )a b
(2/5)3 (4/5)327a b
6/5 12/527a b
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Example 5g
Use the rules of exponents to simplify. Write the answer with positive exponents.
Solution
8/3 3
6
(2 )x
x
8/3 3
6
(2 )x
x
3 8/3 3
6
2 ( )x
x
8
6
8x
x
8 68x 28x
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Example 6
Rewrite as a radical with a smaller root index. Assume that all variables represent nonnegative values.
a. b.
Solution
4 64
4a. 64 1/4642 1/4(8 )
21/48 1/28
6 10x
8
6 10b. x 10/6x5/3x
3 5x
3 2x x
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continued
Rewrite as a radical with a smaller root index. Assume that all variables represent nonnegative values.
c.
Solution
6 28 w y
6 28c. w y6 2 1/8( )w y
61/8 21/8w y
3/4 1/4w y
1/43w y
34 w y
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Example 7
Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using a radical.
Solution
b.a. 34x x
a. 34x x 1/ 2 3/ 4x x 1/ 2 3/ 4x 2/ 4 3/ 4x 5/ 4x
54 x
6 7
3
x
x
b.6 7
3
x
x
7 / 6
1/3
x
x
7 / 6 1/3x 7 / 6 2/ 6x
5/ 6x6 5x
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continued
Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using a radical.
Solution
c. 45 4c. 45 4 1/2 1/45 4
2/4 1/45 4
1/425 4 1/4(25 4)
1/41004 100
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Example 8
Write the expression below as a single radical. Assume that all variables represent nonnegative values.
Solution
4 x
4 x 1/2 1/4( )x(1/2)(1/4)x1/8x
8 x
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Simplify.
a)
b)
c)
d)
3/ 41/ 2 2 /3x y
3/8 1/ 4x y
3/8 3/ 4x y
3/8 1/ 2x y
3/ 4 1/ 2x y
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Simplify.
a)
b)
c)
d)
3/ 41/ 2 2 /3x y
3/8 1/ 4x y
3/8 3/ 4x y
3/8 1/ 2x y
3/ 4 1/ 2x y
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Simplify.
a) 5
b) 25
c) 25
d) 5
3 325 5
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Simplify.
a) 5
b) 25
c) 25
d) 5
3 325 5
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Simplify.
a) 4
b)
c) 4
d)
2/38
1
4
1
4
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Simplify.
a) 4
b)
c) 4
d)
2/38
1
4
1
4
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Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying Radicals10.310.3
1. Multiply radical expressions.2. Divide radical expressions.3. Use the product rule to simplify radical expressions.
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Product Rule for Radicals
If both and are real numbers, then
.n n na b a b
n a n b
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Example 1
Find the product and simplify. Assume all variables represent positive values. a. b.
Solutiona. b.
4 9 7 y
4 9 4 9
36
6
7 y 7y
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Find the product and simplify. Assume all variables represent positive values. c. d.
Solution
c. d.
4 42 8 3 34 5x x
4 42 8 4 2 8
4 16
2
3 34 5x x 3 4 5x x
3 220x
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continued
Find the product and simplify. Assume all variables represent positive values. e. f.
Solution
e. f.
6
5
y
w
6
5
y
w
6
5
y
w
6
5
y
w
5 97 7y y
5 97 7y y 5 97 y y
147 y
2y
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continued
Find the product and simplify. Assume all variables represent positive values. g.
Solution
g.
2 2x x
2 2x x 2 2x x
4x
2x
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Raising an nth Root to the nth PowerFor any nonnegative real number a,
, where 0.n
nn
a ab
bb
Quotient Rule for RadicalsIf both and are real numbers, then
.n
n a a
n a n b
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Example 2Simplify. Assume variables represent positive values.a.
Solution
147
3
147
349 7
147
3
b.
b.
11
49
a. 11
49
11
49 11
7
c. 36
15
x
c. 36
15
x
3
3 6
15
x
3
2
15
x
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continuedSimplify. Assume variables represent positive values.d.
Solution
5
1024
x
5
1024
x 5
4
x
5
5 1024
x
e.
e.
5
5
12
4
d.5
5
12
45
12
4 5 3
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Simplifying nth Roots To simplify an nth root, 1. Write the radicand as a product of the greatest
possible perfect nth power and a number or an expression that has no perfect nth power factors.
2. Use the product rule when a is the perfect nth power.
3. Find the nth root of the perfect nth power radicand.
n n nab a b
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Example 3
Simplify. a. b.
Solution
80
80 16 5
16 5
4 5
6 98
6 49 2
6 49 2
6 7 2
Solution
6 98
42 2
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continued
Simplify. c. d.
Solution
34 448
3 34 64 7
34 4 7
316 7
Solution34 448
45 48
45 48 45 16 3
4 45 16 3
45 2 3
410 3
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Example 4a
Simplify the radical using prime factorization.
Solution
7 7 7 2
7 7 2
7 14
686Write 686 as a product of its prime factors.
The square root of the pair of 7s is 7.
Multiply the prime factors in the radicand.
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continued
Simplify the radical using prime factorization. b. c.
b.
Solution
3 2 2 5 5 5
35 2 2
35 4
3 500
3 500 4 810
c. 4 810 4 2 3 3 3 3 5
43 2 5
43 10
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Example 5a
Simplify.
Solution
532x
416 2 x x
416 2x x
24 2 x x
532x The greatest perfect square factor of 32x5 is 16x4.
Use the product rule of square roots to separate the factors into two radicals.
Find the square root of 16x4 and leave 2x in the radical.
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Example 5b
Simplify
Solution
42 96 .a b
42 16 6 a b
42 16 6a b
22 4 6 a b
The greatest perfect square factor of 96a4b is 16a4.
Use the product rule of square roots to separate the factors into two radicals.
Find the square root of 16a4 and leave 6b in the radical.
42 96a b
28 6 a b Multiply 2 and 4.
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continued
Simplify. c. d.
Solution
3 103y y
3 103y y 3 93 y y y
3 93 3 y y y
3 3 3y y y
11 145 486x y
10 10 45 243 2 x x y y
Solution
11 145 486x y
6 3y y
10 10 45 5243 2x y x y
2 2 453 2x y xy
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Example 6
Find the product or quotient and simplify the results. Assume that variables represent positive values.a. b.
Solution
5 8 5 44 5 5 50x x
Solution5 8 40
4 10
2 10
5 44 5 5 50x x5 44 5 5 50x x
920 250x820 25 10 x x
420 5 10x x 4100 10x x
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continuedFind the product or quotient and simplify the results. Assume that variables represent positive values.c. d.
Solution
300
4
9 6
5
9 245
3 5
a b
a bSolution
300
4
300
4
75
25 3
9 6
5
9 245
3 5
a b
a b
9 6
5
2453
5
a b
a b
4 53 49a b4 43 49a b b
2 23 7a b b 2 221a b b5 3
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Simplify. Assume all variables represent nonnegative numbers.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 33 9m m
3 3m m
23 3m m
627m
2 33 3m m
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Simplify. Assume all variables represent nonnegative numbers.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 33 9m m
3 3m m
23 3m m
627m
2 33 3m m
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Simplify.
a)
b)
c)
d)
486
6 9
3 54
9 6
18 27
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Simplify.
a)
b)
c)
d)
486
6 9
3 54
9 6
18 27
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Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions10.410.4
1. Add or subtract like radicals.2. Use the distributive property in expressions containing
radicals.3. Simplify radical expressions that contain mixed
operations.
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Like radicals: Radical expressions with identical radicands and identical root indices.
Adding Like Radicals
To add or subtract like radicals, add or subtract the coefficients and leave the radical parts the same.
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Example 1
Add or subtract. a. b.
6 7 3 7
Solution
3 34 5 2 5
a.
b.
6 7 3 7 (6 3) 7
3 34 5 2 5 3(4 2) 5
36 5
9 7
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continued
Simplify.c. d.
3 37 5 12 5x x
Solution
14 5 11 2 11 5 5
c.
d.
3 37 5 12 5x x 35 5x Combine the like radicals by subtracting the coefficients and keeping the radical.
14 5 11 2 11 5 5
(14 5) 5 (2 1) 11
9 5 11
Regroup the terms.
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Example 2
Add or subtract. a. b.
28 7
Solution
3 34 135 2 5
a.
b.
4 7 7 Factor 28.28 7
2 7 7 3 7 Combine like radicals.
Simplify.
3 34 135 2 5 3 34 27 5 2 5 3 34 3 5 2 5
3 312 5 2 5 310 5
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continued
c.
Solution
5 5 563 112 28x x x
c.5 5 563 112 28x x x 4 4 49 7 16 7 4 7x x x x x x
2 2 23 7 4 7 2 7x x x x x x 23 7x x
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Example 3a
Find the product.
Solution
3 6 5 7 7
3 6 5 7 7 3 6 5 3 6 7 7
3 30 21 42
Use the distributive property.
Multiply.
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Example 3c
Find the product.
Solution
Use the product rule.
4 5 2 5 5 2 .
4 5 2 5 5 2
4 5 5 5 4 5 2 5 2 5 2 2
4 5 20 10 10 5 2
20 20 10 10 10
10 19 10
Use the distributive property.
Find the products.
Combine like radicals.
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Example 3d
Find the product.
Solution
4 3 7x y x y
4 3 7x y x y
4 3 4 7 3 7x x x y y x y y
12 28 3 7x xy xy y
12 25 7x xy y
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Example 3e
Find the product.
Solution
2
5 3
2 2
5 2 5 3 3
5 2 15 3
8 2 15
Simplify.
2
5 3 Use (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab – b2.
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Example 4a
Find the product.
Solution
8 3 8 3
228 3
61
8 3 8 3
64 3 Simplify.
Use (a + b)(a – b) = a2 – b2.
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Example 4b
Find the product.
Solution
7 2 3 7 2 3
2 2
7 2 3
7 12
7 2 3 7 2 3
7 4 3
5
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Example 5
Simplify.a.
Solution
9650
3
a. b.
2 14 3 21
9650
3 32 25 2
16 2 5 2
16 2 5 2
4 2 5 2
9 2
2 14 3 21
2 14 3 21 28 63
4 7 9 7 2 7 3 7
5 7
b.
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Simplify.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 12 5 27 48 2 3
9 3
17 3
71 3
25 3
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Simplify.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 12 5 27 48 2 3
9 3
17 3
71 3
25 3
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Multiply.
a)
b)
c)
d)
3 2 3 2 5 3
9 15 6 3 2
6 3 2 15 3 15 6
5 14 6 15 3
25 3
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Multiply.
a)
b)
c)
d)
3 2 3 2 5 3
9 15 6 3 2
5 14 6 15 3
25 3
6 3 2 15 3 15 6
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Rationalizing Numerators and Denominators of Radical Expressions10.510.5
1. Rationalize denominators.2. Rationalize denominators that have a sum or difference
with a square root term.3. Rationalize numerators.
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Example 1a
Rationalize the denominator.
Solution
Simplify.
8
5
Multiply by
8 5
25
8
5
8 5
5 5 5
.5
8 5
5
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Example 1b
Rationalize the denominator.
SolutionUse the quotient rule for square roots to separate the numerator and denominator into two radicals.
2
32
3
2
3
2 3
3 3
6
9
6
3
Multiply by 3
.3
Simplify.
Warning: Never divide out factors common to a radicand and a number not under a radical.
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Example 1c
Rationalize the denominator.
Solution
5
3x
3
5
3
3
xx
x
5
3x
2
5 3
9
x
x
5 3
3
x
x
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Rationalizing DenominatorsTo rationalize a denominator containing a single nth root, multiply the fraction by a well chosen 1 so that the product’s denominator has a radicand that is a perfect nth power.
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Example 2a
Rationalize the denominator. Assume that variables represent positive values.
Solution
3
5
3
3
5
3 33
35
3
9
9
3
3
5 9
27
35 9
3
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Example 2b
Rationalize the denominator. Assume that variables represent positive values.
Solution
3
3
w
z
3
3
w
z
2
3
3
23
3 zw
z z
3 2
3 3
wz
z
3 2wz
z
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Example 2c
Rationalize the denominator. Assume that variables represent positive values.
Solution
32
7
16x
32
7
16x
3
3 2
7
16x
3
3 2
3
3
7
1 46
4
x
x
x
3
3 3
28
64
x
x
3 28
4
x
x
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Rationalizing a Denominator Containing a Sum or DifferenceTo rationalize a denominator containing a sum or difference with at least one square root term, multiply the fraction by a 1 whose numerator and denominator are the conjugate of the denominator.
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Example 3a
Rationalize the denominator and simplify. Assume variables represent positive values.
Solution
7
3 57
3 53 5
3 55 3
7
2 2
7( 3 5)
( 3) (5)
7 3 35
3 25
7 3 35
22
1(7 3 35)
1(22)
35 7 3
22
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Example 3b
Rationalize the denominator and simplify. Assume variables represent positive values.
Solution
12 5
11 312 5
11 3
11 3
11 3
12 5
11 3
2 2
12 5 11 3
( 11) ( 3)
12 55 12 15
11 3
12 55 12 15
8
4(3 55 3 15)
8
3 55 3 15
2
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Example 3c
Rationalize the denominator and simplify. Assume variables represent positive values.
Solution
4
3x
4
3x 4 3
3 3
x
x x
2 2
4 3
3
x
x
4 12
9
x
x
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Example 4a
Rationalize the numerator. Assume variables represent positive values.
Solution
3
8
x
3
8
x
3
3 3
8 x
x x
29
8 3
x
x
3
8 3
x
x
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Example 4b
Rationalize the numerator. Assume variables represent positive values.
Solution
5 3
6
x
5 3
6
x 5 3 5 3
6 5 3
x x
x
225 3
6 5 3
x
x
25 3
30 6 3
x
x
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Rationalize the denominator.
a)
b)
c)
d)
8
3
2 3
33 2
3
2 6
3
3 6
3
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Rationalize the denominator.
a)
b)
c)
d)
8
3
2 3
33 2
3
2 6
3
3 6
3
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Rationalize the denominator.
a)
b)
c)
d)
5
13 7
5 13 5 7
6
5 13 5 7
6
13 7
5
13 7
5
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Rationalize the denominator.
a)
b)
c)
d)
5
13 7
5 13 5 7
6
5 13 5 7
6
13 7
5
13 7
5
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Radical Equations and Problem Solving10.610.6
1. Use the power rule to solve radical equations.
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Power Rule for Solving EquationsIf both sides of an equation are raised to the same integer power, the resulting equation contains all solutions of the original equation and perhaps some solutions that do not solve the original equation. That is, the solutions of the equation a = b are contained among the solutions of an = bn, where n is an integer.
Radical equation: An equation containing at least one radical expression whose radicand has a variable.
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Example 1
Solve. a. b.
Solution a.
12y 3 4x
2212y
144y
144 12
12 12
Check
True
b. 3 33 4x
64x
Check3 64 4
4 4 True
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Solution
Example 2a Solve.5 6x
5 6x
225 (6)x
5 36x
41x
Check:
The number 41 checks. The solution is 41.
5 6x
41 5 6
36 6
6 6
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Solution
Example 2b Solve.3 4 2x
3 4 2x
333 4 ( 2)x
4 8x
4x
Check:
True. The solution is 4.
3 4 2x
3 4 4 2
3 8 2
2 2
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Solution
Example 2c Solve.4 1 5x
4 1 5x
224 1 ( 5)x
4 1 25x
4 24x
Check:
False, so 6 is extraneous. This equation has no real number solution.
4 1 5x
4(6) 1 5
25 5
5 5
6x
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Solution
Example 3a Solve.4 60x x
4 60x x
2 2
4 60x x
224 60x x
16 60x x
15 60x
4x
Check:
The number 4 checks. The solution is 4.
4 60x x
4 4 4 60
4 2 64
8 8
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Example 4Solve.Solution
5 7x x
5 7x x
225 7x x
2 10 25 7x x x 2 11 25 7x x 2 11 18 0x x
( 2)( 9) 0x x 2 0 or 9 0x x
2x 9x
Square both sides.
Use FOIL.
Subtract x from both sides.
Factor.
Use the zero-factor theorem.
Subtract 7 from both sides.
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continued
Checks 2x 9x
5 7x x
2 5 2 7
3 9
3 3 False.
9 5 9 7
4 16
4 4 True.
Because 2 does not check, it is an extraneous solution. The only solution is 9.
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Example 5a
Solve.
SolutionCheck
This solution does not check, so it is an extraneous solution. The equation has no real number solution.
4 6x
4 6x
2x
2 2
2x
4x
4 6x
4 4 6
2 4 6 2 6
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Example 5b
Solve 4 3 3 5.x
Solution
Check
The solution set is 13.
4 3 3 5x 4 3 2x
444 3 2x
3 16x
13x
4 3 3 5x
4 13 3 3 5
4 16 3 5
2 3 5
5 5
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Example 6
Solve 16 8x x
SolutionCheck
There is no solution.
16 8x x
2 2
16 8x x
16 8 8 64x x x x
16 16 64x x x
48 16 x
16 8x x
9 16 9 8
25 3 8
5 11
3 x 2 2( 3) ( )x 9 x
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Solving Radical EquationsTo solve a radical equation,1. Isolate the radical if necessary. (If there is more
than one radical term, isolate one of the radical terms.)
2. Raise both sides of the equation to the same power as the root index of the isolated radical.
3. If all radicals have been eliminated, solve. If a radical term remains, isolate that radical term and raise both sides to the same power as its root index.
4. Check each solution. Any apparent solution that does not check is an extraneous solution.
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Solve.
d) no solution
a) 6
b) 8
c) 9
5 4 2x x
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Solve.
d) no solution
a) 6
b) 8
c) 9
5 4 2x x
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Solve.
d) no real-number solution
a) 2
b) 4
c)
4 10 2a a
12
5
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Solve.
d) no real-number solution
a) 2
b) 4
c)
4 10 2a a
12
5
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Solve.
d) no real-number solution
a) 3, 4
b) 3
c) 4
2 5 16x x
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Solve.
d) no real-number solution
a) 3, 4
b) 3
c) 4
2 5 16x x
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Complex Numbers10.710.7
1. Write imaginary numbers using i.2. Perform arithmetic operations with complex numbers.3. Raise i to powers.
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Imaginary unit: The number represented by i, where and i2 = 1.
Imaginary number: A number that can be expressed in the form bi, where b is a real number and i is the imaginary unit.
1i
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Example 1
Write each imaginary number as a product of a real number and i.a. b. c.
Solutiona. b. c.
16 21 32
16 21 32
1 16
1 16 4i
4i
1 21
1 21 21i
1 32
1 32
16 2i 4 2i
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Rewriting Imaginary NumbersTo write an imaginary number in terms of the imaginary unit i,1. Separate the radical into two factors, 2. Replace with i.3. Simplify
n
1 .n 1.n
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Complex number: A number that can be expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the imaginary unit.
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Example 2a
Add or subtract. (9 + 6i) + (6 – 13i)
SolutionWe add complex numbers just like we add polynomials—by combining like terms.
(9 + 6i) + (6 – 13i) = (9 + 6) + (6i – 13i ) = –3 – 7i
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Example 2b
Add or subtract. (3 + 4i) – (4 – 12i)
SolutionWe subtract complex numbers just like we subtract polynomials.
(3 + 4i) – (4 – 12i) = (3 + 4i) + (4 + 12i) = 7 + 16i
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Example 3Multiply.a. (8i)(4i) b. (6i)(3 – 2i)
Solution a. (8i)(4i) b. (6i)(3 – 2i) 232i
)132(
32
218 12i i
18 1 ( 12 )i
18 12i
12 18i
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continuedMultiply.c. (9 – 4i)(3 + i) d. (7 – 2i)(7 + 2i)
Solution c. (9 – 4i)(3 + i) d. (7 – 2i)(7 + 2i)
227 9 12 4i i i
27 3 4 )1(i
27 3 4i
31 3i
249 14 14 4i ii
49 4 1( )
49 4
53
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Complex conjugate: The complex conjugate of a complex number a + bi is a – bi.
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Example 4a
Divide. Write in standard form.
Solution Rationalize the denominator.
7
3i
7
3i7
3
i
i i
2
7
3
i
i
7
3( 1)
i
7
3
i
7
3
i
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Example 4b
Divide. Write in standard form.
Solution Rationalize the denominator.
3 5
5
i
i
3 5
5
i
i
53
5
5
5
i
i
i
i
2
2
15 3 25 5
25
i i i
i
15 3 25 5( 1)
25 ( 1)
i i
15 3 25 5
25 1
i i
10 28
26
i
10 28
26 26
i
5 14
13 13
i
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Example 5
Simplify.
Solution
40 33a. b. i i
1040 4 10a. = = 1 i i = 1 Write i40 as (i4)10.
33 32b. = i i i
84 = i i
= 1 i
= i
Write i32 as (i4)8.
Replace i4 with 1.
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Simplify. (4 + 7i) – (2 + i)
a) 2 + 7i2
b) 2 + 8i
c) 6 + 6i
d) 6 + 8i
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Simplify. (4 + 7i) – (2 + i)
a) 2 + 7i2
b) 2 + 8i
c) 6 + 6i
d) 6 + 8i
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Multiply. (4 + 7i)(2 + i)
a) 15 + 10i
b) 1 + 10i
c) 15 + 18i
d) 15 + 18i
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Multiply. (4 + 7i)(2 + i)
a) 15 + 10i
b) 1 + 10i
c) 15 + 18i
d) 15 + 18i
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Write in standard form.
a)
b)
c)
d)
4
2 3
i
i
5 14
13 13
i
5 14
13 13
i
11 14
13 13
i
11 14
13 13
i
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Write in standard form.
a)
b)
c)
d)
4
2 3
i
i
5 14
13 13
i
5 14
13 13
i
11 14
13 13
i
11 14
13 13
i