JAMB Mathematics 1994 Question 5

Question 5

Surds

Simplify √48 − 9/√3 + √75

  1. A.5√3
  2. B.6√3
  3. C.8√3
  4. D.18√3
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (6√3)

Explanation

√48 = 4√3, 9/√3 = 3√3 and √75 = 5√3. So 4√3 − 3√3 + 5√3 = 6√3.