Q. Simplify.Remove all perfect squares from inside the square root. Assume x is positive.20x8=
Factor the expression: Factor the expression inside the square root to identify perfect squares.The expression inside the square root is 20x8. We can factor 20 as 4×5, and x8 is a perfect square since 8 is an even number.So, 20x8 can be written as (4×5×x8).
Recognize and rewrite the square root: Recognize the perfect squares and rewrite the square root.The number 4 is a perfect square (22), and x8 is a perfect square (x4)^2. Therefore, we can rewrite the square root as:20x8=4⋅5⋅x8=22⋅5⋅(x4)2.
Simplify the square root: Simplify the square root by taking out the perfect squares.Since we can take the square root of any perfect square, we get:22⋅5⋅(x4)2=2⋅x4⋅5.
Write the final expression: Write the final simplified expression.The final simplified expression is 2x4⋅5.
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