Question

How do you simplify the expression `(10sqrt2)/sqrt8`?

Answer 1

`= 5`

Explanation:

`(10 sqrt2) / sqrt8`

`color(blue)(sqrt8 = sqrt (2*2*2) = 2 sqrt2`

`(10 sqrt2) / color(blue)(2sqrt2)`

`=(10 cancelsqrt2) / color(blue)(2cancelsqrt2)`

`=(10 /2 )`

`= 5`