Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.1 - Properties of Radicals - Exercises - Page 485: 16

Answer

$-6\sqrt{2}$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=-\sqrt{72}$ Factor as square terms. $=-\sqrt{36\cdot 2}$ Use product property of square roots. $=-\sqrt{36}\cdot \sqrt{2}$ Use $36=6^2$. $=-\sqrt{6^2}\cdot \sqrt{2}$ Simplify. $=-6\sqrt{2}$.
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