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Simplify

√( - 48)

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Answer:

4i*sqrt(3)

Explanation:

Break into prime factors.

48:2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 3

sqrt(- 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 3) for every pair of factors take 1 out of the brackets and throw the other one away.

2 * 2 sqrt(-3) The square root of a minus is i

2 * 2 * i * sqrt(3)

4i * sqrt(3) Answer

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