Math Problem Statement

\sqrt{6}-2\sqrt{24}+3\sqrt{96}

Solution

Let's simplify the expression:

6224+396\sqrt{6} - 2\sqrt{24} + 3\sqrt{96}

Step 1: Simplify each square root

  • 6\sqrt{6} stays as it is (it cannot be simplified further).
  • 24=4×6=4×6=26\sqrt{24} = \sqrt{4 \times 6} = \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{6} = 2\sqrt{6}.
  • 96=16×6=16×6=46\sqrt{96} = \sqrt{16 \times 6} = \sqrt{16} \times \sqrt{6} = 4\sqrt{6}.

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

62(26)+3(46)\sqrt{6} - 2(2\sqrt{6}) + 3(4\sqrt{6})

Step 3: Multiply and combine like terms:

  • 2(26)=462(2\sqrt{6}) = 4\sqrt{6},
  • 3(46)=1263(4\sqrt{6}) = 12\sqrt{6}.

Now, substitute these into the expression: 646+126\sqrt{6} - 4\sqrt{6} + 12\sqrt{6}

Step 4: Combine like terms:

(646+126)=(1646+126)=96(\sqrt{6} - 4\sqrt{6} + 12\sqrt{6}) = (1\sqrt{6} - 4\sqrt{6} + 12\sqrt{6}) = 9\sqrt{6}

Final answer:

969\sqrt{6}

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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How do you simplify square roots with different numbers inside?
  2. Can you explain how to combine like terms with square roots?
  3. What is the difference between simplifying a square root and factoring it?
  4. How do square roots behave with multiplication and division?
  5. How can we simplify more complex radical expressions?

Tip: Always check if the number inside a square root can be factored into a perfect square to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplifying Square Roots
Algebraic Expressions
Like Terms

Formulas

\sqrt{a \times b} = \sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b}
Combining Like Terms

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots
Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10