WAEC Mathematics 2014 Question 6

Question 6

Surds

Simplify: √12(√48 − √3).

  1. A.18
  2. B.16
  3. C.14
  4. D.12
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (18)

Explanation

√12 = 2√3 and √48 − √3 = 4√3 − √3 = 3√3. 2√3 × 3√3 = 18.