Sophia: Simplifying Radicals With Prime Factorization: Lesson 1

It doesn't get simpler than this. Scholars first learn to simplify radicals by determining the prime factors of the radicand. The activity progresses to simplifying radicals involving algebraic expressions in the radicand.

Equipped with several examples from the attached module and from standardized tests, Sal takes viewers through the process of prime factorization and divisibility. He demonstrates each skill several times with many different numbers,...

This lesson will demonstrate how to simplify radicals by using prime factorization. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Simplifying Radicals with Prime Factorization."

This lesson will demonstrate how to simplify radicals by using prime factorization. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Simplifying Radicals with Prime Factorization."

This video tutorial demonstrates how to simplify radicals using prime factorization. The lesson includes detailed examples. There is also a self-assessment for learners to check themselves. Video

Students learn how to simplify radicals using prime factorization. The mathematics concept is explored through this video lesson. Video

This lesson will demonstrate how to simplify radicals by using prime factorization. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Simplifying Radicals with Prime Factorization."

This lesson will demonstrate how to simplify radicals by using prime factorization. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Simplifying Radicals with Prime Factorization."

Video uses examples to reinforce understanding of how to solve a problem with prime factorization. [4:38]

This site gives a wonderful explanation of prime factorization including a very helpful table in understanding prime decomposition. Look further down the page to get information on Gaussian primes.