Question

Which expression is equivalent to 3sqrt 32x^8y^10

Answer 1

12sqrt(2)x^4y^5

Explanation:

Consider that sqrt(32) = sqrt(2*16) = 4sqrt(2), and that:

sqrt(x^8) = x^4, and that:

sqrt(y^10) = y^5.

Thus, 3sqrt 32x^8y^10 = 3(4)sqrt(2)x^4y^5, or

12sqrt(2)x^4y^5