SOLUTION: I need to know how to simplify the square root of 300/50. 50 is not a square root it is just under the square root like a fraction. I do not know how to show the problem exactly.

Question 290792: I need to know how to simplify the square root of 300/50. 50 is not a square root it is just under the square root like a fraction. I do not know how to show the problem exactly. The original problem is using x=-b +_ square root of b2-4ac/2a I have got this far but just need help simplifying. Thank you.
Jessica
Answer by College Student(505) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You will need to split the 300 into two multiplying figures, one of which has a square root, the other will not. For instance:

= =

You can then simplify ... which would result in...

Check:

Does this help you? If not, please re-post the problem.
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