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Multiplying Radicals — Quiz

Question 9 • College Readiness Mathematics

What is the following product? Assume y is greater than or equal to 0 square root of y cubed end root times square root of y cubed end root

Answer
A
y to the 6th power
B
y cubed
C
2 y cubed
D
2 y to the 6th power

Explanation

The product is √(y³) × √(y³). Multiplying a quantity by itself gives its square, so this is (√(y³))² = y³. The assumption y ≥ 0 ensures the square root is defined for these values. Therefore, the product is y cubed.

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