SOLUTION: how do you simlify the radical expression of -3 times the square root of 120

Question 553043: how do you simlify the radical expression of -3 times the square root of 120
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You must first find the largest perfect square that is a factor of 120 in the square root sign. This would be 4, so break down the 120=4*30

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