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Question 87437This question is from textbook algebra
: I need to simplify and assume all variables represent positive numbers.
sqrt x^4y^3
I have a result of = x^4y^2 sqrt y
Is this right? please help
This question is from textbook algebra
Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! This is what I call the "radical TWO-step." For the first step, you must make TWO square root symbols, and sort out the factors, placing all the perfect square in the first square root, and the left-over factors in the second square root. In this case:
Now for the second step, you simplify the first square root, and leave the second square root as is, since it does not simplify anyhow.
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R^2 Retired from SCC
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