Simplifying (66x2)(830x4) and (−4412y3)(−48y3)
Practice multiplying and simplifying radical expressions with coefficients and variables.
ⓐ (66x2)(830x4):
Multiply the coefficients and radicands:
(66x2)(830x4)=48180x6
Extract the largest perfect square factor (36x6):
4836x6⋅5=4836x6⋅5
Simplify the perfect square and multiply the coefficients:
48⋅6x35=288x35
ⓑ (−4412y3)(−48y3):
Multiply the coefficients (−4⋅−1=4) and radicands:
(−4412y3)(−48y3)=4496y6
Extract the largest perfect fourth power factor (16y4):
4416y4⋅6y2=4416y4⋅46y2
Simplify and multiply:
4⋅2y46y2=8y46y2