SOLUTION: Sq root of 54. Im not getting 3root 6.what am I doing wrong

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Question 944801: Sq root of 54. Im not getting 3root 6.what am I doing wrong
Found 2 solutions by rothauserc, macston:
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
note that 9*6 = 54, then
square root(54) = square root(9*6)
note that square root(9) = 3, therefore
square root(54) = square root(9*6) = 3*square root(6)

Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):