document.write( "Question 195016: I do not understand how to put regular square root problems into the simpelest radical form. For example, if i have the Square root of 125 how do i break that down? If you could give me a step by step guide that would be so helpfull for not only this problem but others like it. Thank you. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #146287 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! I do not understand how to put regular square root problems into the simpelest radical form. For example, if i have the Square root of 125 how do i break that down? If you could give me a step by step guide that would be so helpfull for not only this problem but others like it. Thank you. \n" ); document.write( "----------------- \n" ); document.write( "Always factor what's under the radical. 125 = 5*5*5 \n" ); document.write( "So sqrt(125) = sqrt(5*5*5) \n" ); document.write( "= sqrt((5^2)*5) \n" ); document.write( "= sqrt(5^2)*sqrt(5) \n" ); document.write( "= 5sqrt(5) \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "Factor it, look for even exponents, split it up and simplify it. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |