SOLUTION: What steps would you take to simplify this problem: (2 √(x-5))(3 √(x+1)) where the x-5 and the x+1 are both completely under the radical sign.

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Question 165558: What steps would you take to simplify this problem:
(2 √(x-5))(3 √(x+1)) where the x-5 and the x+1 are both completely under the radical sign.

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2sqrt(x-5)*3sqrt(x+1)
=6*sqrt(x-5)*sqrt(x+1)
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Ed