Math Problem Statement

4 root 8 - root 32

Solution

To simplify the expression 48324\sqrt{8} - \sqrt{32}, we first need to simplify the square roots.

Step 1: Simplify each square root

  • 8=4×2=4×2=22\sqrt{8} = \sqrt{4 \times 2} = \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{2} = 2\sqrt{2}
  • 32=16×2=16×2=42\sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16 \times 2} = \sqrt{16} \times \sqrt{2} = 4\sqrt{2}

Step 2: Substitute back into the original expression

4832=4(22)424\sqrt{8} - \sqrt{32} = 4(2\sqrt{2}) - 4\sqrt{2} =8242= 8\sqrt{2} - 4\sqrt{2}

Step 3: Combine like terms

8242=(84)2=428\sqrt{2} - 4\sqrt{2} = (8 - 4)\sqrt{2} = 4\sqrt{2}

Thus, the simplified expression is 424\sqrt{2}.

Would you like more details on any of the steps, or do you have any other questions?


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Tip: Always try to express square roots in terms of their simplest form by factoring out perfect squares.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplification of Radicals
Arithmetic Operations with Radicals

Formulas

√(a * b) = √a * √b
a√b - c√b = (a - c)√b

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8