Math Problem Statement

Simplify the radical expression 4√8 - √16 - 2√32.

Solution

To simplify the given radical expression:

48162324\sqrt{8} - \sqrt{16} - 2\sqrt{32}

Step 1: Simplify each square root term.

  1. Simplify 8\sqrt{8}: 8=42=42=22\sqrt{8} = \sqrt{4 \cdot 2} = \sqrt{4} \cdot \sqrt{2} = 2\sqrt{2} So, 48=422=824\sqrt{8} = 4 \cdot 2\sqrt{2} = 8\sqrt{2}.

  2. Simplify 16\sqrt{16}: 16=4\sqrt{16} = 4

  3. Simplify 32\sqrt{32}: 32=162=162=42\sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16 \cdot 2} = \sqrt{16} \cdot \sqrt{2} = 4\sqrt{2} So, 232=242=82-2\sqrt{32} = -2 \cdot 4\sqrt{2} = -8\sqrt{2}.

Step 2: Combine like terms.

The expression becomes: 824828\sqrt{2} - 4 - 8\sqrt{2}

Combine the 2\sqrt{2} terms: (8282)4=4(8\sqrt{2} - 8\sqrt{2}) - 4 = -4

Final Answer:

4\boxed{-4}

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify 50\sqrt{50} in terms of its prime factorization?
  2. What is the general process to combine radical expressions?
  3. How would you simplify an expression like 318+283\sqrt{18} + 2\sqrt{8}?
  4. Can you explain why ab=ab\sqrt{a \cdot b} = \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b}?
  5. How do you handle radicals when simplifying expressions involving addition and subtraction?

Tip: Always look for perfect square factors when simplifying radicals!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Radical Expressions
Simplifying Radicals
Arithmetic Operations with Radicals

Formulas

√(a × b) = √a × √b

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10