Module 3 - Topic 1 - Lesson 4 - Rewriting Radical Expressions

Essential Question(s): 

​How do you simplify radical expressions?
How do you perform operations with radical expressions?

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Follow the steps to complete your notes and review the content.

STEP 1: Preparation 
Title your spiral with the heading above, copy the essential question(s), and draw your border line for the Cornell notes.

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STEP 2: Textbook
Answer the follow questions by using your workbook. Read more than enough to ensure a complete answer to the question. 
Following a Cornell notes format, the questions should be written in the left-hand column and with the answers to the right of the question.
Make sure to write enough to answer the question.

Activity 4.1

1. What are the two results when the root and power are the same? (pg 56)

Activity 4.2

1. ​What is the square root function written in exponential form?
2. How do you rewrite a radical function into exponential form? (pg 58)
3. What is the index?

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Activity 4.3

1. What is the rule for the root of a product? (pg 59)
2. How do you know when your answer needs an absolute value?

Activity 4.4

1. What is the rule for the root of a quotient? (pg 62)
2. What is required in order to add or subtract radicals?

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STEP 3: Self-check
Perform a self-check after the lesson is completed in class by asking yourself the following question:
                                                                     "Can you answer the essential question(s) completely?"

• Yes? Awesome job! You took effective notes, and paid attention. You are on your way to success! :D
• No? Ok. We all have struggles. Determine why you said no, revise your notes and self-check again. Do not get discouraged.