SOLUTION: Write each of the following square roots in the form a√b, where a and b are integers and b has the least value possible: a. √360, b. √40, c.√40

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Question 463270: Write each of the following square roots in the form a√b, where a and b are integers and b has the least value possible: a. √360, b. √40, c.√40
Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a. √360
=sqrt(36*10)
=6sqrt(10)
.
b. √40
=sqrt(4*10)
=2sqrt(10)
.
Ed

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