SOLUTION: How do I simplify sqrt 8x^3y^2? That whole expression is under the radical. I came up with 2xy sqrt 2x, but the answer sheet says that the correct answer is 2 sqrt 2x∙xy. Can

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Question 737343: How do I simplify sqrt 8x^3y^2? That whole expression is under the radical. I came up with 2xy sqrt 2x, but the answer sheet says that the correct answer is 2 sqrt 2x∙xy. Can you give me a full explanation on how to solve this? Thank you in advance.
Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I simplify sqrt 8x^3y^2?
You have the same correct answer. Its just that your terms are in different order.
When multiplying different terms or numbers, they can be placed in any order.

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