Math Problem Statement

Express in simplest radical form: 6√8 + 5√50

Solution

Let's simplify the given expression step by step:

68+5506\sqrt{8} + 5\sqrt{50}

Step 1: Simplify the Square Roots

We break down the radicals into their simplest form.

  • 8=4×2=4×2=22\sqrt{8} = \sqrt{4 \times 2} = \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{2} = 2\sqrt{2}
  • 50=25×2=25×2=52\sqrt{50} = \sqrt{25 \times 2} = \sqrt{25} \times \sqrt{2} = 5\sqrt{2}

Step 2: Substitute Back

68=6×22=1226\sqrt{8} = 6 \times 2\sqrt{2} = 12\sqrt{2} 550=5×52=2525\sqrt{50} = 5 \times 5\sqrt{2} = 25\sqrt{2}

Step 3: Combine Like Terms

Since both terms have 2\sqrt{2}, we add the coefficients:

122+252=(12+25)2=37212\sqrt{2} + 25\sqrt{2} = (12 + 25)\sqrt{2} = 37\sqrt{2}

Final Answer:

372\mathbf{37\sqrt{2}}

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Here are 5 related problems to practice:

  1. Simplify 418+384\sqrt{18} + 3\sqrt{8}.
  2. Express 7272127\sqrt{27} - 2\sqrt{12} in simplest radical form.
  3. Simplify 524+2545\sqrt{24} + 2\sqrt{54}.
  4. Express 675+4486\sqrt{75} + 4\sqrt{48} in simplest radical form.
  5. Simplify 950389\sqrt{50} - 3\sqrt{8}.

Tip: Always break down radicals into their prime factors to simplify expressions efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Radicals
Simplification
Algebra

Formulas

√(a*b) = √a * √b
Combining like terms involving radicals

Theorems

Properties of square roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10