Multiplying & Dividing
Dividing
Examples with Simplifying
Example 2 Simplify .
Step 1. Verify the degree of the radicals are the same.
Both terms have a degree of 2.
Step 2. Use the Quotient Property of Roots to divide the terms.
Step 3. Simplify.
Example 3 Simplify .
Step 1. Verify the degree of the radicals are the same.
Both terms have a degree of 2.
Step 2. Use properties of Roots to create one radical expression (there are many different ways to approach this problem).
Step 3. Simplify.