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QuestionSimplify. 550\sqrt{550} 25525 \sqrt{5} 5115 \sqrt{11} 105510 \sqrt{55} 5225 \sqrt{22}

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. We need to simplify the expression 550\sqrt{550}.
2. We will compare the simplified form to the given options: 25525 \sqrt{5}, 5115 \sqrt{11}, 105510 \sqrt{55}, 5225 \sqrt{22}.

STEP 2

1. Factor the number under the square root.
2. Simplify the square root.
3. Compare the simplified form to the given options.

STEP 3

Factor 550550 into its prime factors.
550=2×52×11 550 = 2 \times 5^2 \times 11

STEP 4

Simplify 550\sqrt{550} using the prime factors.
550=2×52×11\sqrt{550} = \sqrt{2 \times 5^2 \times 11}

STEP 5

Extract the square of 55 from the square root.
550=2×52×11=52×11=522\sqrt{550} = \sqrt{2 \times 5^2 \times 11} = 5 \sqrt{2 \times 11} = 5 \sqrt{22}

STEP 6

Compare the simplified form 5225 \sqrt{22} to the given options.
The simplified form matches the option 5225 \sqrt{22}.
The simplified form of 550\sqrt{550} is:
522\boxed{5 \sqrt{22}}

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