Solve: (√2·√8)/√64 + (√4·√4)/(√4·√16) Radical Expression

Radical Multiplication with Perfect Square Simplification

Solve the following exercise:

2864+44416= \frac{\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{8}}{\sqrt{64}}+\frac{\sqrt{4}\cdot\sqrt{4}}{\sqrt{4}\cdot\sqrt{16}}=

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00:16 Let's solve this exercise together.
00:19 When you multiply the square root of a number, A, by the square root of another number, B,
00:25 The result is the square root of A times B.
00:29 Use this rule for our problem and do the multiplication.
00:33 Simplify the expression whenever you can.
00:47 Break down 16 as four squared.
00:51 Break down 64 as eight squared.
00:55 Break down 4 as two squared.
00:58 Break down 16 again, as four squared.
01:02 Remember, the square root of any number squared cancels the square.
01:06 Use this rule to cancel the squares in our problem.
01:21 Keep simplifying wherever possible.
01:27 And that's how we find the solution!

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Solve the following exercise:

2864+44416= \frac{\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{8}}{\sqrt{64}}+\frac{\sqrt{4}\cdot\sqrt{4}}{\sqrt{4}\cdot\sqrt{16}}=

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Step-by-step solution

To solve the expression 2864+44416\frac{\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{8}}{\sqrt{64}}+\frac{\sqrt{4}\cdot\sqrt{4}}{\sqrt{4}\cdot\sqrt{16}}, let's simplify each term step-by-step:

First, consider the term 2864\frac{\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{8}}{\sqrt{64}}:

  • Simplify 28\sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{8} using the product property: 28=16\sqrt{2 \cdot 8} = \sqrt{16}.
  • We know that 16=4\sqrt{16} = 4.
  • 64=8\sqrt{64} = 8.
  • Thus, 1664\frac{\sqrt{16}}{\sqrt{64}} becomes 48=12\frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}.

Next, consider the term 44416\frac{\sqrt{4}\cdot\sqrt{4}}{\sqrt{4}\cdot\sqrt{16}}:

  • Simplify 44\sqrt{4} \cdot \sqrt{4} using the product property: 44=16\sqrt{4 \cdot 4} = \sqrt{16}.
  • We know that 16=4\sqrt{16} = 4.
  • Simplify the denominator 416\sqrt{4} \cdot \sqrt{16} using the product property: 416=64\sqrt{4 \cdot 16} = \sqrt{64}, which is 88.
  • Thus, 1664\frac{\sqrt{16}}{\sqrt{64}} becomes 48=12\frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}.

Finally, add the simplified terms together:

12+12=1\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = 1.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 1 1 .

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Final Answer

1 1

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Product Property: ab=ab \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} for all non-negative values
  • Perfect Squares: 16=4 \sqrt{16} = 4 , 64=8 \sqrt{64} = 8 simplify calculations quickly
  • Verification: Check each term separately: 12+12=1 \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = 1

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Trying to add radicals before simplifying
    Don't add 2+8 \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{8} directly = messy calculations! This makes the problem much harder than needed. Always simplify each radical expression completely first, then perform arithmetic operations.

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Can I simplify radicals in different orders?

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Yes! You can simplify the numerator and denominator separately, or multiply first then take the square root. Both methods give the same answer as long as you follow the product property correctly.

What if I don't recognize perfect squares immediately?

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Try factoring! For example, 8=4×2=42=22 \sqrt{8} = \sqrt{4 \times 2} = \sqrt{4} \cdot \sqrt{2} = 2\sqrt{2} . Practice recognizing perfect squares: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64...

Why do both terms equal the same fraction?

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This happens because both expressions simplify to 1664 \frac{\sqrt{16}}{\sqrt{64}} ! The first term: 2×8=16 \sqrt{2 \times 8} = \sqrt{16} . The second term: 4×4=16 \sqrt{4 \times 4} = \sqrt{16} in the numerator.

Can I cancel out square roots in fractions?

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Be careful! You can only cancel identical factors. Here, 44=1 \frac{\sqrt{4}}{\sqrt{4}} = 1 works, but 1664 \frac{\sqrt{16}}{\sqrt{64}} becomes 48=12 \frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2} after simplifying.

How do I avoid calculation errors with radicals?

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Work step-by-step and write down every step. First multiply under the radical, then simplify perfect squares, finally do the division. Double-check by substituting back into the original expression.

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