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Question 242653: i am trying to find the answer to this problem but not sure where to begin...

square root of 363
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, rapaljer:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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square root of 363
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It can be "simplified", meaning make the number under the radical as small as possible. There are some advantages to doing that in more complex calculations.
sqrt%28363%29
= sqrt%28121%29%2Asqrt%283%29
= 11%2Asqrt%283%29

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First factor the 363. Take out a factor of 3. 3*121

sqrt%28121%2A3%29=sqrt%28121%29%2Asqrt%283%29
11%2Asqrt%283%29+

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