Q. Simplify.Remove all perfect squares from inside the square root.98
Identify Factors: Identify the perfect square factors of 98. 98 can be factored into 2×49. 49 is a perfect square (7×7).
Separate Perfect Square: Rewrite the square root of 98 by separating the perfect square factor.98=49×2
Take Square Root Out: Take the square root of the perfect square factor out of the square root.49×2=49×249=7So, 98=7×2
Check for Simplifications: Check for any additional simplifications. There are no further simplifications as 2 is a prime number and cannot be broken down into perfect square factors.
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