Q. Simplify.Remove all perfect squares from inside the square root. Assume y is positive.200y4=□
Factorization and Pairing: Factor 200y4 into its prime factors and pair perfect squares.200y4=2×2×2×5×5×y2×y2We can pair the perfect squares as (2×2)×(5×5)×(y2×y2).
Rewriting the Square Root: Rewrite the square root of the product of perfect squares and the remaining factor. 200y4=(2×2)×(5×5)×(y2×y2)
Taking the Square Root: Take the square root of the perfect squares. (2×2)×(5×5)×(y2×y2)=22×52×y2×y2=2×5×y×y=10y2
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