Question

how do I simplify the radical expression root 12 over root 3

Answer 1

you can combine the radicals into one:\[\sqrt{\frac{ 12 }{ 3 }}\]

Answer 2

and I think you know what 12 divided by 3 is!

Answer 3

Find the perfect squares and pull them out.

\(\sqrt{12} = \sqrt{4\cdot 3} = \sqrt{4}\cdot \sqrt{3} = 2\cdot\sqrt{3}\)

Answer 4

ok, the answer that I got is 2.

Answer 5

Am I correct?

Answer 6

bingo!

Answer 7

Why do you doubt?

Answer 8

thanks!

Answer 9

i just wanted to make sure.

Answer 10

Well, stop it. :-) Be sure in your mind. Do 10 more such problems and earn some confidence.

Good work.

Answer 11

okay, thank you