ME Math 9 Q2 0503 PS

Lesson 5.
Laws of Radicals
Learning Competencies
At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able

to do the following:
● Derive the laws of radicals (M9AL-IIf-2)
● Simplify radical expressions using the laws of

radicals (M9AL-IIg-1)
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to

do the following:
● Properly distinguish the laws of radicals.
● Properly identify if a radical expression is already in

simplest form.
● Correctly simplify radical expressions using the laws

of radicals.
Our society is built with rules and laws to follow to keep order
within the community. During the pandemic, you had to follow
safety protocols when you were going outside.
When you were younger, you also learned about basic rules to
follow in dealing with numbers and operations. Similarly, in
dealing with radicals, you will follow certain laws to keep order
in performing simple and complex operations.
In this lesson, you will learn more about the different laws you
can use to evaluate radical expressions.
Essential Questions
● Why is there a need to simplify radical expressions?
● Why is there a need to have an established law to follow,

not only in simplifying radical expressions, but in real life?
Learn about It!
Laws of Radicals
The following are the different laws of radicals.

Learn about It!
Laws of Radicals
Product Rule
Examples:
a.
b.
Learn about It!
Laws of Radicals
Quotient Rule
Example:
a.
b.
Learn about It!
Laws of Radicals
th Root of an th Root Rule in Simplifying Radicals
Example:
a.
b.
Learn about It!
Radicals in Simplest Form

A radical expression is in simplest form if the exponents of the
radicand are less than the index and there is no common
factor between the index and the exponents of the radicand
Learn about It!
Radicals in Simplest Form

Example:
The radical expression is in simplest form since there is no
common factor between the exponent of the radicand and the
index, while is not yet in simplest form since there is a
common factor between the exponent of the radicand and the
index, which is 2.
Try
Let’sit!Practice
Example 1: Simplify:
Solution to Let’s Practice
Solution:
1. Express 16 as a product of its prime factors.
Solution:
2. Use the product rule to split the radicand into two so that
the exponents of the radicand of the first factor are
multiples of the index.
Solution:
3. Divide the exponents of the radicand of the first factor by
the index.
Solution:
4. Check if the exponents of the radicand and the index have
a common factor.
In , the index is 3, while the exponents of the radicand are

1 and 2. Hence, there is no common factor.
Solution:
Thus, the simplest form of is .
Try
Let’sit!Practice
Solution:
1. Apply the quotient rule in simplifying radicals.
Solution:
2. Use the product rule to split the radicand into two so that
the exponents of the radicand of the first factor are
multiples of the index.
Solution:
3. Divide the exponents of the radicand of the first factor by
the index.
Solution:
4. Check if the exponents of the radicand and the index have
a common factor.
In , the index is 4, while the exponent of the radicand is 3.

Hence, there is no common factor.
Solution:
Thus, the simplest form of is .
Try It!
Individual Practice:
1. Simplify:
2. Simplify:
Try It!
Group Practice: To be done in groups of four
The length of a rectangle is units while the width is

units. What is the area of the rectangle?
Key Points
● The following are the different laws of radicals.

o Product Rule
o Quotient Rule

o th Root of an th Root Rule
Key Points
● A radical expression is in simplest form if the exponents

of the radicand are less than the index, and there is no
common factor between the index and the exponents of
the radicand.
Bibliography
Paul, Dawkins. “Radicals.” Paul’s Online Notes. Retrieved 13 May 2019.

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/Radicals.aspx
“Simplifying Radicals.” Mesacc. Retrieved 13 May 2019.

https://www.mesacc.edu/~scotz47781/mat120/notes/radicals/simplify/simplifying.html
Spector, Lawrence. “Simplify Radicals.” The Math Page. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
https://www.themathpage.com/alg/simplify-radicals.htm

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Lesson 5.

At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able

● Derive the laws of radicals (M9AL-IIf-2)

● Simplify radical expressions using the laws of

At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to

● Properly identify if a radical expression is already in

● Correctly simplify radical expressions using the laws

● Why is there a need to simplify radical expressions?

● Why is there a need to have an established law to follow,

The following are the different laws of radicals.

Radicals in Simplest Form

Radicals in Simplest Form

In , the index is 3, while the exponents of the radicand are

In , the index is 4, while the exponent of the radicand is 3.

Group Practice: To be done in groups of four

The length of a rectangle is units while the width is

● The following are the different laws of radicals.

● A radical expression is in simplest form if the exponents

Paul, Dawkins. “Radicals.” Paul’s Online Notes. Retrieved 13 May 2019.

“Simplifying Radicals.” Mesacc. Retrieved 13 May 2019.

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