Q. Simplify.Remove all perfect squares from inside the square root. Assume x is positive.20x8=
Factor Perfect Squares: Factor the expression inside the square root to identify perfect squares. We need to factor 20x8 to find perfect squares that can be taken out of the square root. 20x8=22×5×x8
Identify & Take Out: Identify and take out the perfect squares from under the square root. The perfect squares in the factorization are 22 and x8 (since x8=(x4)2). 20x8=22×5×x8=22×x8×5
Simplify Square Roots: Simplify the square roots of the perfect squares. 22=2 and x8=x4 So, 20x8=2×x4×5
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The expression simplified is 2x45.
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