Sorry, I meant to write the question like a fraction I just didn't know the code. When you are simplifying roots, and you take out let's say the root of 4, do you times the number already outside the root sign by 2?cristo said:What have you tried? You need to simplify the square roots. For example, write the first question as [tex]\frac{5\sqrt{24}}{2\sqrt{18}}[/tex] Now, can you simplify [itex]\sqrt{24}[/itex] and [itex]\sqrt{18}[/itex]?
[Hint: write each number under the sqrt sign as a product of primes.]
w3tw1lly said:Sorry, I meant to write the question like a fraction I just didn't know the code. When you are simplifying roots, and you take out let's say the root of 4, do you times the number already outside the root sign by 2?
[tex]\frac{5\sqrt{24}}{2\sqrt{18}}[/tex]
=[tex]\frac{5\sqrt{4*6}}{2\sqrt{3*6}}[/tex] (don't know what to do, so long since we had done radicals)
w3tw1lly said:I feel embarassed to ask these questions but what is the rule for to simplify division, addition, and subtraction square roots? Here are some questions:
[tex]\sqrt{40} + \sqrt{90}[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{50} - \sqrt{18}[/tex]
Square roots are a mathematical concept that involves finding a number that, when multiplied by itself, gives a specified number. For example, the square root of 25 is 5 because 5 x 5 = 25.
To simplify a square root, you need to find the largest perfect square that is a factor of the number inside the radical symbol. Then, you can take the square root of that perfect square and move it outside of the radical symbol. Any remaining numbers inside the radical symbol can be left as is.
To divide square roots, you can simplify each individual square root using the method mentioned above. Then, you can divide the numbers outside the radical symbol and the numbers inside the radical symbol separately. Finally, simplify the resulting fraction if possible.
Yes, you can add or subtract square roots as long as the numbers inside the radical symbol are the same. If they are not the same, you will need to simplify them first using the method mentioned above.
One tip for mastering square roots is to practice simplifying them regularly. Additionally, memorizing common perfect squares can make the simplification process quicker. Another helpful tip is to work backwards and check your answer by squaring it to see if it equals the original number.