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Simplify

√(324)
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 19​

User Zelanix
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Answer: C) 18

Explanation:

Your problem → Simplify square root of 324

First find factors of 324

2 324

2 162

3 81

3 27

3 9

3 3

1

324=2×2×3×3×3×3

324 = 2^2 × 3^4

Taking squareroot

∴√324=√2^2 × 3^4

=2 × 3^2

=18

∴ 324 is a perfect square

User Barth
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c-18
√324= √2^2•3^4= √2^2•√3^2•3^2= √2^2•√3^2•√3^2=2•3•3=18
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