1. Simplify each expression using the rules of exponents and give me an example of how to explain the steps you are taking.

2.Please give me an example of how to write each expression in the equivalent radical form and demonstrate how it can be simplified in that form, if possible.

3.Explain how which form works better for the simplification process and why?

Simplifying Radicals

( 6 + 5 ) ( 6 5 )

Using the Rules of Exponents

8 1/ 2 2 1 /2