Question

How to simplify √12​

Answer 1

Explanation:

√12 = √(4 × 3

√(4 × 3) = √4 × √3

And the square root of 4 is 2:

√4 × √3 = 2√3

So √12 is simpler as 2√3

Answer 2

2√3.

Explanation:

Look for perfect squares in the factors of 12:

12 = 2*2*3

2*2 = 4 and √4 = 2.

so √12 = √4 * √3

= 2√3.