How do you simplify #sqrt60#?

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Roella W.
Jan 15, 2016

#sqrt(60) = sqrt(5*4*3) =2sqrt(5)*sqrt(3)#

Explanation:

Look at the number under the square root sign and break it down into its constituent factors. Any of these that are themselves squares can then be taken outside the square root.

#sqrt(60) = sqrt(5*4*3) =2sqrt(5)*sqrt(3)#

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