Learn how to evaluate an expression with the radical of a perfect square ex 2, 5root(36)

The video tutorial explains how to evaluate the expression 5 times the square root of 36. It begins by focusing on understanding the square root of 36, which is 6, and then explores the concept of prime factorization as an alternative method. The tutorial demonstrates how to break down 36 into its prime factors and rewrite the square root expression. Finally, it concludes with the calculation of the expression, resulting in the value 30.

What is the square root of 36?

• 7

• 8

• 6

• 5

Which of the following is a prime factor of 36?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 4

How can 36 be expressed using its prime factors?

• 2 * 2 * 3 * 3

• 2 * 3 * 3

• 3 * 3 * 3

• 2 * 2 * 2

What is the result of 5 times the square root of 36?

• 40

• 35

• 30

• 25

When taking the square root, what are we essentially doing with the numbers?

• Subtracting them

• Adding them

• Dividing them

• Pulling out pairs