Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Simplifying Radicals
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains simplifying radical expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Simplification of Radical Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Simplify radical expressions by using distribution and rationalizing the denominator.
Understanding Algebra
Understanding Algebra: Simplifying Radical Expressions
The resource investigates simplifying radical expressions. The notes consist of formulas and examples.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Simplifying Radicals
Use this site to learn how to simplify radicals, even when the radical is not a perfect square. These examples will be a guide to you in simplifying all kinds of radicals.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Polynomials and Radical Expressions: Simplify Expressions
How to simplify an expression is explained through the use of examples and a video lesson. [2:41]
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Simplifying Radical Expressions
Simplifying radicals that do not contain perfect squares can be done easily by following the steps outlined on this resource. Use the examples to see exactly how to do this.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Operations With Radicals
The rules for how to simplify radicals and how to perform the operations of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing radicals are explained. A multiple-choice interactive quiz is provided for the students to test their knowledge of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Evaluate Radical Expressions Challenge
Evaluate numerical radical expressions using the properties of exponents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Evaluate Radical Expressions Challenge
Evaluate numerical radical expressions using the properties of exponents.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Simplification of Radical Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to simplify different forms of radicals.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Radicals
Material to supplement classroom instruction on radicals: two lessons on radicals and rationalizing denominators with radicals; two practice activities where students can begin to test their skills with radicals; and a teacher resource...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Using Conjugates to Simplify Radicals
This question-response site gives information about simplifying an expression using conjugates. The Dr. first details the fundamentals of conjugates and then works several examples.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Twenty-one problems present a variety of problems multiplying or dividing and then simplifying rational expressions. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Simplest Radical Form
The laws for simplifying radicals are presented along with several examples and exercises that put the laws to practice.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Millionaire Radicals
In a format like TV's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," students answer math questions about radicals to earn points and help their group win the game. Teachers need to create their own question bank, which allows this game to be used for...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Radicals
In this set of exercises, students will simplify radicals and evaluate expressions with rational exponents. Questions are multiple choice and true/false; solutions are provided.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Simplify a Term Under a Radical Sign
This site walks you step-by-step through simplifying an expression under a square root sign. Type your problem into the "math solver," and your answer, complete with a full description, is provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Simplification of Radical Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers adding, subtracting, and multiplying square roots.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
Learn about like terms and the rules of adding and subtracting radicals. The examples are easy to follow and supply all the steps you need to know.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
By using like radicals, expressions are easily simplified using addition and subtraction. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to simplify radicals to create like terms.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Adding and Subtracting Radicals
This prealgebra lesson explains how to rewrite (simplify) radicals.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Multiplying and Dividing Radicals
The methods necessary for multiplying and dividing expressions that contain radicals are presented through several examples and exercises.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Expressions With Radicals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Simplify radicals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Simplifying Rational Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies the laws of exponents to rational exponents.