Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 7 - Section 7.4 - Adding, Subtracting, and Dividing Radical Expressions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 538: 6

Answer

$=\sqrt{\frac{72x^3}{2x}} =\sqrt{36x^2}=6x$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $\frac{\sqrt {72x^3}}{\sqrt {2x}}$ Divide the radicals and retain the common index. $=\sqrt{\frac{72x^3}{2x}}$ Divide factors in the radicand. Subtract exponents on common bases. $=\sqrt{36x^2}$ Simplify. $=\sqrt{6^2x^2}$ $=6x$.
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