What is the difference between an entire radical and a mixed radical

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Blake Zuniga

Mathematics

21 January, 09:44

What is the difference between an entire radical and a mixed radical

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Walter Skinner · Answer 1

The difference between an

Entire Radical: Does not have a coefficient

Mixed Radical: Has a coefficient

Jane · Answer 2

A mixed radical is a radical that has a coefficient other than 1. This means

that there is a number in front of the root sign. Ex. 4√3 or 22∛7.

An entire radical is a radical that has a coefficient of 1. This means that there isn't a number in front of the root sign.

Ex. √17 or ∛14 or ∜15.