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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
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Chapter 1, Problem 21

Use the product rule to simplify the expressions in Exercises 13–22. In Exercises 17–22, assume that variables represent nonnegative real numbers. 2x2⋅6x\(\sqrt{2x^2}\[\cdot\]\sqrt{6x}\)

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Identify the two expressions being multiplied: \(\sqrt{2x^2}\) and \(\sqrt{6x}\).
Recall the product rule for square roots: \(\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b}\), which allows us to combine the square roots into one.
Apply the product rule: \(\sqrt{2x^2} \cdot \sqrt{6x} = \sqrt{(2x^2)(6x)}\).
Multiply the expressions inside the square root: \((2x^2)(6x) = 12x^3\), so the expression becomes \(\sqrt{12x^3}\).
Simplify \(\sqrt{12x^3}\) by factoring inside the root to extract perfect squares, such as \(12 = 4 \times 3\) and \(x^3 = x^2 \times x\), then rewrite as \(\sqrt{4 \times 3 \times x^2 \times x}\).

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Key Concepts

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Product Rule for Radicals

The product rule for radicals states that the square root of a product equals the product of the square roots, i.e., √a * √b = √(a*b). This allows simplification by combining the radicands under a single square root before further simplification.
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Properties of Exponents

When multiplying expressions with the same base, add their exponents: x^m * x^n = x^(m+n). This property helps simplify terms like x^2 * x by combining the powers into a single exponent.
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Simplification of Radicals with Variables

When simplifying radicals involving variables, consider the domain (nonnegative real numbers) to safely apply square root properties. For example, √(x^2) = x if x ≥ 0, ensuring the expression remains valid and simplified.
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