Question

When √72 is expressed in simplest a√b form,
what is the value of a?
1) 6
2) 2
3) 3
4) 8

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Answer 1

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

6 is the answer as the outcoming value is 6√2

Answer 2

Simplification :

• $\sqrt{72}$

• $\sqrt{2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 3 \times 3}$

• $6 \sqrt{2}$

now, by equating the simplified term with a√b form we get :

• $a = 6$

correct option - 1.) 6