The given expression is .
Factor using greatest perfect square factor.
(Apply product property of square roots: )
(Write )
(Cancel square and root)
The simplified expression is .
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) ![\"square](\"http://www.wiris.com/demo-aspx/pluginwiris3/fckeditor_wiris/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.aspx?formula=2cd7c0edc88b8c930c7fc562cf85622f.png\")
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