Math Problem Statement

give a step by step for these problems: Directions: For the following expressions, please simplify the

radicals into its simplest form. Please Show Your Work.

  1. √16

  2. √32

Solution

Let's go through the process of simplifying each radical step by step.

1. Simplifying 16\sqrt{16}

Step 1: Identify if the number inside the square root is a perfect square.

  • 1616 is a perfect square because it can be written as 4×44 \times 4.

Step 2: Take the square root of the perfect square.

16=4\sqrt{16} = 4

Conclusion: The simplified form of 16\sqrt{16} is 44.


2. Simplifying 32\sqrt{32}

Step 1: Factor the number inside the square root into its prime factors or into a product that includes a perfect square.

  • 3232 can be factored as 32=16×232 = 16 \times 2.

Step 2: Break down the square root into the square root of each factor.

32=16×2\sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16 \times 2}

Step 3: Simplify the square root of the perfect square.

  • Since 16=4\sqrt{16} = 4, substitute this into the equation:

32=4×2\sqrt{32} = 4 \times \sqrt{2}

Conclusion: The simplified form of 32\sqrt{32} is 424\sqrt{2}.


These steps can be applied to any square root simplification process.

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

  1. How do you simplify 50\sqrt{50} step by step?
  2. What steps would you take to simplify 72\sqrt{72}?
  3. Can you show the steps for simplifying 45\sqrt{45}?
  4. What is the step-by-step process for simplifying 18\sqrt{18}?
  5. How do you simplify a square root that is not a perfect square?

Tip: When simplifying radicals, always check if the number inside the radical has a perfect square factor, as this will make the simplification easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Roots

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9