SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
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Set C
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2024
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Sample
Simplify: √(441) is equal to which surd form?
Explanation
Explanation
We look for the largest perfect square factor of 441. Since 441 = 7² × 9, we can pull 7² out of the square root as 7. That leaves √9 inside, so √441 = 7√9.
PRO TIP
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