Math Problem Statement

What is this expression in simplified form? √24 − 2√12 + 7√6

Solution

Let's simplify the expression step by step:

The expression is:

24212+76\sqrt{24} - 2\sqrt{12} + 7\sqrt{6}

Step 1: Simplify each square root term.

  • 24\sqrt{24} can be written as 4×6=26\sqrt{4 \times 6} = 2\sqrt{6}.
  • 12\sqrt{12} can be written as 4×3=23\sqrt{4 \times 3} = 2\sqrt{3}.
  • 6\sqrt{6} is already in its simplest form.

Step 2: Substitute the simplified square roots back into the expression.

262(23)+762\sqrt{6} - 2(2\sqrt{3}) + 7\sqrt{6}

This simplifies to:

2643+762\sqrt{6} - 4\sqrt{3} + 7\sqrt{6}

Step 3: Combine like terms.

  • Combine the 6\sqrt{6} terms: 26+76=962\sqrt{6} + 7\sqrt{6} = 9\sqrt{6}.

So, the expression becomes:

96439\sqrt{6} - 4\sqrt{3}

Final answer:

The simplified form of the expression is Option A: 96439\sqrt{6} - 4\sqrt{3}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How can you simplify the square root of any product?
  2. What are the steps to combine like terms in a radical expression?
  3. How can the distributive property be applied when dealing with square roots?
  4. What happens when you have a square root of a perfect square?
  5. How do you rationalize a denominator with a square root?

Tip: When simplifying square roots, always look for perfect square factors within the radicand (the number inside the square root).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplifying Radicals
Algebra

Formulas

√(a * b) = √a * √b

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10