when do you use absolute value in radicals
Use of Absolute Value When Simplifying Radical Expressions Given: â¢ a is a real number â¢ the radical index n is an integer â¥ 2 (i.e., {2, 3, 4, â¦}) â¢ power is a positive integer (i.e., {1, 2, 3, ...}) â¢ oddpower is a positive odd integer (i.e., {1, 3, 5, ...}) â¢ evenpower is a non-negative even integer (i.e., {0, 2, 4, ...})