Question

question
express in simplest radical form.
$sqrt{54}$
answer
attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Factor 54 into perfect square

$54 = 9 \times 6$

Step2: Split the radical

$\sqrt{54} = \sqrt{9 \times 6} = \sqrt{9} \times \sqrt{6}$

Step3: Simplify perfect square root

$\sqrt{9} = 3$, so $3 \times \sqrt{6}$

Answer:

$3\sqrt{6}$