Simplify the Expression: (√2 × √9 × √2)/(√3 × √4) Radical Fraction

Radical Simplification with Perfect Square Factorization

Solve the following exercise:

29234= \frac{\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{9}\cdot\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}\cdot\sqrt{4}}=

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00:13 Let's solve this problem together. Here we go!
00:17 First, apply the commutative law to rearrange the numbers.
00:25 When you multiply the square root of A with the square root of B.
00:29 You get the square root of A times B. Easy, right?
00:33 Now, use this formula in our exercise. Let's calculate the product.
00:42 Simplify the expression wherever you can.
00:48 Here, break down nine into three times three.
00:53 Use the formula again and split one root into two.
01:03 Keep simplifying the expression where possible.
01:07 Great job! That's the solution. Well done!

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Solve the following exercise:

29234= \frac{\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{9}\cdot\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}\cdot\sqrt{4}}=

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Step-by-step solution

Let's proceed to simplify the expression:

  • First, evaluate the numerator: 292\sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{9} \cdot \sqrt{2}. Using the property ab=ab\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b}, we simplify it: 292=36\sqrt{2 \cdot 9 \cdot 2} = \sqrt{36}.
  • 36\sqrt{36} simplifies to 6, as 36 is a perfect square.
  • Next, evaluate the denominator 34\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{4}:
  • 34\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{4} also applies the property ab=ab\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b}, simplifying to 12\sqrt{12}.
  • Since 12 is 4×34 \times 3, and 4=2\sqrt{4} = 2, 12\sqrt{12} simplifies to 232\sqrt{3}.
  • Now, the original expression becomes 623\frac{6}{2\sqrt{3}}.
  • Simplify 62\frac{6}{2} to get 62=3\frac{6}{2} = 3.
  • The entire expression now is 33\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}.
  • To rationalize the expression 33\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 3\sqrt{3}:
  • This becomes 3333=333=3\frac{3 \cdot \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{3}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{3} = \sqrt{3}

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 3\sqrt{3}.

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Final Answer

3 \sqrt{3}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Property: ab=ab \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} combines radicals under one root
  • Technique: Factor out perfect squares: 12=43=23 \sqrt{12} = \sqrt{4 \cdot 3} = 2\sqrt{3}
  • Check: Rationalize denominators by multiplying by 33 \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}} to get 3 \sqrt{3}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Not simplifying perfect squares completely
    Don't leave 36 \sqrt{36} as 36 \sqrt{36} = unsimplified answer! This misses the key step of recognizing perfect squares. Always simplify 36=6 \sqrt{36} = 6 and 4=2 \sqrt{4} = 2 immediately.

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Why do I multiply the radicals in the numerator together first?

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The property ab=ab \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} lets you combine radicals! So 292=292=36 \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{9} \cdot \sqrt{2} = \sqrt{2 \cdot 9 \cdot 2} = \sqrt{36} .

How do I know when a number under the radical is a perfect square?

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Look for numbers you can square to get that result: 36=6 \sqrt{36} = 6 because 62=36 6^2 = 36 , and 4=2 \sqrt{4} = 2 because 22=4 2^2 = 4 .

What does it mean to rationalize the denominator?

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Rationalizing means removing radicals from the bottom of fractions. Multiply top and bottom by the same radical: 3333=333=3 \frac{3}{\sqrt{3}} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{3} = \sqrt{3} .

Why does 12 \sqrt{12} become 23 2\sqrt{3} ?

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Factor out the perfect square! Since 12=4×3 12 = 4 \times 3 and 4=2 \sqrt{4} = 2 , we get 12=43=43=23 \sqrt{12} = \sqrt{4 \cdot 3} = \sqrt{4} \cdot \sqrt{3} = 2\sqrt{3} .

Can I cancel radicals in fractions like regular numbers?

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Be careful! You can only cancel identical terms. Here, 623 \frac{6}{2\sqrt{3}} becomes 33 \frac{3}{\sqrt{3}} by dividing 6 ÷ 2, but you still need to rationalize the 3 \sqrt{3} .

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