Q. Assuming x and y are both positive, write the following expression in simplest radical form.328x2y3Answer:
Simplify Radicand: Simplify the radicand (the number inside the radical). We have 28x2y3 under the square root. The number 28 can be factored into 4 and 7, where 4 is a perfect square. Also, x2 is a perfect square, and y3 can be split into y2 (a perfect square) and y. 328x2y3=34⋅7⋅x2⋅y2⋅y
Take Out Perfect Squares: Take out the perfect squares from under the radical.Since 4, x2, and y2 are perfect squares, we can take their square roots out of the radical.34⋅7⋅x2⋅y2⋅y=3⋅2⋅x⋅y⋅7y328x2y3=6xy⋅7y
Combine Constants and Variables: Combine the constants and variables outside the radical. We multiply the constants and variables that are outside the radical to simplify the expression. 6xy7y This is already simplified, and there are no further simplifications needed.
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