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OpenStudy (mitu12):
simplify the following radicals
square root of 96
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OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
\[\sqrt{96} = \sqrt{16 } \times \sqrt6 = 4\sqrt6\]
OpenStudy (mitu12):
where do you get the 16
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
Oops I meant \[\sqrt96 = \sqrt16\times 6\]
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
By simplifying
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 = 96
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OpenStudy (mitu12):
how would i know what to number will multiply to give me 96
OpenStudy (mitu12):
i meant two
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
Do you know how to factor?
OpenStudy (mitu12):
yes
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
What's the square root of 16?
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OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
96 divided by 6?
OpenStudy (mitu12):
4
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
96 divided by 6 also?
OpenStudy (mitu12):
16
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
There you go^
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OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
That's where it comes from
OpenStudy (mitu12):
sorry but i dont really understand it
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
96 /6=16 times 6
OpenStudy (mitu12):
why would i divide by 6
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
If you know how to factor shouldn't be an issue; take it step by step
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OpenStudy (mitu12):
how do you just factor 96
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
Here are the small factors of 96 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
OpenStudy (mitu12):
ok
OpenStudy (mitu12):
so you basically just check and guess
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
No, you see what best fits
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OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
Are you taking Algebra?
OpenStudy (mitu12):
im starting geometry
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
Ok make sure to go over factoring again
OpenStudy (mitu12):
alright
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OpenStudy (mitu12):
thank you ill watch it
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
The answer to this question is 4√6
OpenStudy (misssunshinexxoxo):
It's a bit tricky but be confident. Just tackle it. My pleasure to help! :)