SOLUTION: sqrt2,3sqrt3,6sqrt6,12sqrt12 which is smallest explain it

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Question 631626: sqrt2,3sqrt3,6sqrt6,12sqrt12
which is smallest explain it

Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt 2 has the smallest coefficient AND also the smallest radicand. Therefore it must be the smallest quantity.

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