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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Square Root Expressions
Practice simplifying expressions with multiple radical terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
PBS
Pbs: Simplifying the Sum of Two Algebraic Expressions
Simplify expressions with rational numbers using the distributive property of multiplication. This student-generated video focuses on using the distributive property to create equivalent expressions when multiplying by negative numbers...
PBS
Pbs: Simplifying an Algebraic Expression
Simplify expressions with rational numbers using the distributive property of multiplication. This student-generated video focuses on using the distributive property to create equivalent expressions when multiplying by negative numbers...
Other
Nearpod: Exponent Rules: Rational Exponents
In this lesson on rational exponents, students explore how to simplify exponents that are fractions and negative exponents.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms With Rational Coefficients
Practice combining like terms for expressions that have rational coefficients. This requires adding and subtracting fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
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.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Complex Fractions
This tutorial shows two different ways in which you can simplify complex fractions. Works through examples step-by-step and gives some practice problems.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Rational Exponents: Practice Problems
Practice exercise reviews rational exponents including how to simplify or evaluate expressions and write the answer with either positive or no exponents.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Discovering the Laws of Rational Exponents
This online tutorial explains how the laws of rational exponents are used to simplify expressions. The examples show exactly how the process is done. Click on the "Topic Index" to find related lessons, practice activities, and teacher...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Addition & Subtraction of Fractions
The addition and subtraction of algebraic expressions is presented with detailed examples and exercises for extra practice.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nested Fractions
Simplify rational expressions that contain rational expressions within their numerators or denominators.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Rationalizing the Denominator
Learn to simplify radical expressions by removing radicals from denominators. The demonstration includes both single radicals and binomials that require the use of a conjugate.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Simplifying Expressions With Exponents
A detailed look at how to simplify expressions with exponents and how to apply the rules for exponents. Lots of examples included. The third page provides an interactive widget to use for simplifying expressions with exponents.
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: Dividing Polynomials
Math Forum offers an example of how to simplify a complex rational expression by factoring.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Equivalent Fractions
The concept of equivalent fractions is applied to algebraic expressions. Examples of how to simplify expressions are included, along with when to stop simplifying. Includes practice problems.
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.
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.
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplication and Division of Radicals
Learn the steps necessary for multiplying and dividing radicals. The examples are easy to follow.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multiplication and Division of Radicals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to simplify expressions involving the multiplication and division of radicals. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
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...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Radicals: Practice Page
Practice exercise reviews radicals including writing the expression in exponential form, evaluating simplifying and multiplying them, and rationalizing the denominator.