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Which is equivalent to V50x after it has been simplified completely?

a. 5x^2

b. 5x/(2x)

c. 5x^5x

d. 5x^2/(5x)

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Final answer:

The simplified equivalent of √(50x) is 5√x. Prime factorization is used to break down 50x, and since 5² is a perfect square, it can be taken out of the square root.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which expression is equivalent to √(50x) after it has been simplified completely. To simplify √(50x), we break it down into its prime factors: √(2×25×x) = √(2×(5²)×x). Since 5² is a perfect square, it can be taken out of the square root, giving us 5√x. This is because the square root and square cancel each other out, as in x² = √x. Therefore, the simplified form of √(50x) is 5√x.

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