WAEC Mathematics 2025 Question 22

Question 22

Surds

Simplify √200 − √72

  1. A.8√2
  2. B.4√2
  3. C.2√2
  4. D.10√2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (4√2)

Explanation

√200 = 10√2 and √72 = 6√2, so the difference is 4√2.