The Easy Way to Simplify the Square Root of a Number, Sqrt(45)

The video tutorial explains how to simplify square roots, focusing on the square root of 45. It compares the traditional prime factorization method with a shortcut method that uses square numbers. The instructor demonstrates how to identify the largest square number that divides evenly into a given number, simplifying the process. The tutorial emphasizes the efficiency of using square numbers for simplification, especially for larger numbers, and provides a step-by-step example of simplifying the square root of 45.

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