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.√48

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Answer:the simplified form of V48 is 4V3.

Explanation:

1. Start by finding the prime factors of 48

The prime factors of 48 are 2, 2, 2, and 2, multiplied by 3.

48=2*2*2*2*3

2. Group the prime factors in pairs.

Pair the prime factors in sets of two:

48 = (2 * 2) * (2 * 2) * 3

3. Take out the paired prime factors.

Since each pair consists of the same number, we can take one of each

pair out of the square root.

V48 = V12 * 2) * V(2 * 2) * 13

4. Simplify the square roots.

The square root of 2 * 2 is 2, and the square root of 3 remains under the

radical sign.

V48=2*2* 13

5. Multiply the numbers outside the square root.

2* 2 is equal to 4.

V48 = 4V3

Therefore, the simplified form of V48 is 4V3.

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