SOLUTION: Simplify by factoring. Assume that all expressions under radicals represent nonnegative numbers: sqrt(50a^2b) Thank you for your help!

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Question 144597: Simplify by factoring. Assume that all expressions under radicals represent nonnegative numbers:
sqrt(50a^2b)
Thank you for your help!
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%2850a%5E2b%29
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Factor to reveal the perfect square inside the radical
sqrt%2825%2A2%2Aa%5E2b%29
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Extract the square root of the perfect squares:
5a%2Asqrt%282b%29