Operations on Radical Expressions

The square root of a plus the square root of c.

You have learned how to apply the Product Property of Radicals to represent radical expressions in simplest form. You have simplified various radical expressions, including the square roots of whole numbers and monomial expressions, and the cube roots of integers. In this topic, you will apply this knowledge as you learn how to add, subtract, and multiply radical expressions.

Essential Questions

  • How can you multiply radical expressions?
  • How can you add and subtract radical expressions?