Learn How to Simplify the Square Root of 48

The teacher aims to give students time to work on their own by simplifying the square root of 48. The lesson covers identifying square numbers, rewriting numbers as products of square numbers, and tips for simplification. The teacher emphasizes choosing the largest square number for easier simplification and demonstrates the process step-by-step.

What is the main problem with sqrt 48 as mentioned by the teacher?

• It is a negative number.

• It is an even number.

• It is a prime number.

• It is not a square number.

Why is it beneficial to choose the largest square number when rewriting a number as a product?

• It is a requirement for all math problems.

• It increases the complexity of the problem.

• It reduces the number of simplification steps.

• It makes the number larger.

Which of the following is a correct way to express sqrt 48 using square numbers?

• sqrt 16 * sqrt 3

• sqrt 12 * sqrt 4

• sqrt 8 * sqrt 6

• sqrt 24 * sqrt 2

What is the simplified form of sqrt 48 as demonstrated by the teacher?

• 3 sqrt 4

• 4 sqrt 3

• 6 sqrt 2

• 2 sqrt 12

When simplifying a square root, what should be done with numbers that cannot be expressed as a square?

• Add them to the square number.

• Leave them under the radical.

• Convert them to decimals.

• Multiply them by 2.