Multiple choice

√50 simplifies to 5√2 because

  1. √5 × √5 × √2 = √50

  2. 5 × 2 = 10

  3. 50 is a square number

  4. 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 50
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A Correct answer
Explanation

To simplify √50, factor it into a square and another number: 50 = 25 * 2. Then √50 = √25 * √2 = 5√2. Option A correctly identifies the prime factorization logic.

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