SOLUTION: If 12√12 =x√y where x and y are positive integers and x>y which of the following could be the value of xy? A)32 B)48 C)72 D)102

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Question 1089181: If 12√12 =x√y where x and y are positive integers and x>y which of the following could be the value of xy?
A)32
B)48
C)72
D)102

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 12√12 =x√y where x and y are positive integers and x>y which of the following could be the value of xy?
12*sqrt(12) = 12*2*sqrt(3) = 24*sqrt(3)
Then x*y = 24*3 = 72
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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A)32
B)48
C)72
D)102