Simplifying Radicals Practice — Simplest Radical Form (Free)
Practice simplifying radicals with this free tool. Reduce a square root to simplest form by pulling out the largest perfect square — the tool checks your answer (in several formats) and shows the factoring.
How the practice works
- Pick a difficulty.
- Write the radical in simplest form and press Check.
- Read the feedback and step-by-step solution, then press Next.
How to simplify a radical
Factor out the largest perfect square, take its root out front, and leave the rest inside. For example √72 = √36 · √2 = 6√2.
Frequently asked questions
How do you simplify a square root?
Pull out the largest perfect-square factor. √72 = 6√2 because 72 = 36 × 2.
How do I type the answer?
Like 6√2 — forms such as 6 sqrt 2 or 6*sqrt(2) are also accepted.
Is it free?
Yes — unlimited problems, no sign-up, with progress saved in your browser.
Read the full lesson: learn the method step by step.
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