Math Problem Statement

Solve the following square root expressions: a) √9 · √90 = ?, b) √3 · √6 = ?

Solution

In the image, we have two expressions involving square roots:

(a) 990=3310=910\sqrt{9} \cdot \sqrt{90} = 3 \cdot 3\sqrt{10} = 9\sqrt{10}.

This simplifies the multiplication of square roots by:

  1. 9=3\sqrt{9} = 3, since the square root of 9 is 3.
  2. 90\sqrt{90} can be simplified to 9×10=9×10=310\sqrt{9 \times 10} = \sqrt{9} \times \sqrt{10} = 3\sqrt{10}.
  3. Finally, multiply 3×310=9103 \times 3\sqrt{10} = 9\sqrt{10}.

So the final result is 9109\sqrt{10}.

(b) 36=18\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{6} = \sqrt{18}.

This can be simplified:

  1. Multiplying the square roots 3×6=3×6=18\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{6} = \sqrt{3 \times 6} = \sqrt{18}.
  2. 18\sqrt{18} can be simplified as 9×2=32\sqrt{9 \times 2} = 3\sqrt{2}.

Thus, 36=32\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{6} = 3\sqrt{2}, and the expression provided in the image, 393\sqrt{9}, is incorrect. The simplified answer is actually 323\sqrt{2}.

Would you like any further clarification or details?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What are the properties of square roots when multiplying two square roots together?
  2. How do you simplify square roots like 90\sqrt{90} or 18\sqrt{18}?
  3. Can square roots of negative numbers be simplified in the same way?
  4. What is the relationship between perfect squares and simplifying square roots?
  5. How does the distributive property work with square roots in expressions like these?

Tip: Remember, when multiplying square roots, you can combine the numbers inside the roots and simplify after.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplifying Square Roots
Multiplication of Radicals

Formulas

√a · √b = √(a·b)

Theorems

Product Property of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10