Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: (sqrt(3) * sqrt(6)) / sqrt(72)

Solution

The expression to simplify is:

3×672\frac{\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{72}}

Step-by-Step Simplification:

  1. Multiply the square roots in the numerator: 3×6=3×6=18\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{6} = \sqrt{3 \times 6} = \sqrt{18}

  2. Simplify the square root of 18: 18=9×2=9×2=32\sqrt{18} = \sqrt{9 \times 2} = \sqrt{9} \times \sqrt{2} = 3\sqrt{2}

  3. Simplify the square root of 72 in the denominator: 72=36×2=36×2=62\sqrt{72} = \sqrt{36 \times 2} = \sqrt{36} \times \sqrt{2} = 6\sqrt{2}

  4. Now divide the expressions: 3262=36=12\frac{3\sqrt{2}}{6\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}

Final Answer:

12\boxed{\frac{1}{2}}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you multiply two square roots?
  2. What are the properties of square roots that help in simplification?
  3. How do you simplify a square root that involves a perfect square?
  4. What is the process of rationalizing the denominator in square root expressions?
  5. How do you handle fractional exponents?

Tip:

When simplifying square roots, always look for perfect squares within the number to make simplification easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Square Roots
Simplification

Formulas

sqrt(a) * sqrt(b) = sqrt(a * b)
sqrt(x * y) = sqrt(x) * sqrt(y)

Theorems

Product of square roots property
Simplification of radicals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10