The expression inside the radical sign is called the **radicand**. 

For example, in \( \sqrt{16} \), the number 16 is the radicand. In a more general form like \( \sqrt[n]{x} \), the "x" is the radicand, and "n" is the index of the root.

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1. How do you simplify a radicand?
2. What happens when the radicand is a negative number?
3. How do you combine like radicals with the same radicand?
4. What is the difference between a radicand and a coefficient in radical expressions?
5. How do you solve equations with a radicand?

**Tip:** When simplifying radicals, always look for the largest perfect square factor of the radicand to simplify the expression further.

Explore what a radicand is in radical expressions with examples and explanations. Learn how to identify and simplify radicands in different root expressions. Suitable for students in Grades 7-9.

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