what is the answer to 5root27+root12?

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what is the answer to 5root27+root12?

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2007-04-22 10:41:37 · 3 answers · asked by airickq7 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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5 sqrt(27) + sqrt(12)

prime factor the 27 and 12

5sqrt( 3x3x3) + sqrt (2x2x3)

5*3sqrt(3) + 2sqrt(3)

15sqrt(3) + 2sqrt(3)

17sqrt(3)

2007-04-22 10:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

5 sqrt of 27+sqrt of 12=

5(sqrt of 9 x sqrt of 3)+sqrt of 4 x sqrt of 3

15 sqrt of 3 +2 sqrt of 3=

17 sqrt of 3

2007-04-22 18:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Unless you are looking for the decimal form, that equation is already simplifed as much as possible.
Sorry, hope this helps!

P.S. If you are looking for the decimal form, just type it in in a calculator.

2007-04-22 17:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by sportsgirl931 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋