Compare each pair of radical expressions. Write equivalent or not equivalent for each pair.

Lucey asked Oct 9, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

1. The first one is equivalent since

$√(48)=√(16\cdot 3)-√(16)\cdot √(3)=4√(3).$

2. It is not equivalent

$√(75)=√(25\cdot 3)=√(25)\cdot √(3)=5√(3)\\eq 7√(5)$

3. It is equivalent

$-√(360)=-√(4\cdot 90)=-√(4)\cdot √(90)=-2√(90).$

Ryan Amies answered Oct 13, 2022

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