Simplifying and Combining Like Radical Terms

Combining radical terms is much like combining terms with variables. It's important to remember to only combine radical terms with exactly the same radicand. The trick for today's lesson is when you seem to have two completely different radicands, and then realize that one can be further simplified. Usually, this simplifying will result in a different radicand, which often can then be combined with one of the original terms. Don't be fooled!

Tonight's Homework: Complete the worksheet labeled Page 32 on simplifying and combining radical terms.