How do you simplify the expression √ 147 and give the resulting expression. instead of using the radical symbol, describe the expression.

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Cutie Pie

30 August, 16:54

How do you simplify the expression √ 147 and give the resulting expression. instead of using the radical symbol, describe the expression.

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Marcel Franklin · Answer 1

Remember

√ (xy) = (√x) (√y)

and

√ (x^2) = x or (√x) (√x) = x where x=x

split into factored form

147=2*7*7

so

√147 = (√2) (√7) (√7)

look, the 7's are dobuled

now we have

(√2) (7)

or

7√2

the expression is simplified