Q. Simplify.Remove all perfect squares from inside the square root.200=
Factorize the number 200: Factorize the number 200 to find perfect squares.The prime factorization of 200 is 2×2×2×5×5, which can also be written as 23×52.
Identify and separate perfect squares: Identify and separate the perfect squares from the prime factorization.We have a perfect square of 52 and we can pair two of the 2's to form another perfect square, 22. The remaining factor is 2.
Rewrite the square root of 200: Rewrite the square root of 200 using the identified perfect squares. 200=22×52×2
Simplify the square root: Simplify the square root by taking the square root of the perfect squares. 22⋅52⋅2=22⋅52⋅2
Calculate the square roots: Calculate the square roots of the perfect squares and simplify the expression. 22×52×2=2×5×2
Multiply the numbers outside the square root: Multiply the numbers outside the square root and write the final simplified form.2×5×2=10×2
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