SOLUTION: Simplify each of the following: 1. sqrt(40) 2. 2sqrt(125) I've tried a few things, but just can't seem to work it out, even though I know it is a simple question.

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Question 187692: Simplify each of the following:
1. sqrt(40)
2. 2sqrt(125)
I've tried a few things, but just can't seem to work it out, even though I know it is a simple question.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.
sqrt(40)
=sqrt(10*4)
=2sqrt(10)
.
2.
2sqrt(125)
=2sqrt(5^2*5)
=10sqrt(5)
.
Ed