Math Problem Statement

Directions: For the following expressions, please simplify the radicals into its simplest form. Please Show Your Work. 1. √16 2. √32

Solution

Let's simplify the given radicals step by step.

1. 16\sqrt{16}

16=4\sqrt{16} = 4

Explanation: The square root of 16 is 4 because 4×4=164 \times 4 = 16.

2. 32\sqrt{32}

To simplify 32\sqrt{32}, we need to find the largest perfect square that divides 32.

32=16×232 = 16 \times 2

So, we can rewrite the square root as:

32=16×2\sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16 \times 2}

Now, using the property of square roots that a×b=a×b\sqrt{a \times b} = \sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b}, we have:

32=16×2=42\sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16} \times \sqrt{2} = 4\sqrt{2}

Final Answers:

  1. 16=4\sqrt{16} = 4
  2. 32=42\sqrt{32} = 4\sqrt{2}

Would you like any further details or explanations on this? Here are 5 additional related questions:

  1. How would you simplify 50\sqrt{50}?
  2. What is the simplified form of 72\sqrt{72}?
  3. Can you simplify 45\sqrt{45} and explain the process?
  4. How do you find the square root of a non-perfect square like 18\sqrt{18}?
  5. What is the general rule for simplifying square roots?

Tip: When simplifying square roots, always look for the largest perfect square factor of the number inside the square root.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Roots
Radical Simplification

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9