Simplify: √2304 + √2304
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Simplify roots through perfect-power factors and evaluate operations in the correct order. The question-specific working recorded with the item is: Applying BODMAS to √2304 + √2304 gives 96..
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Simplify roots through perfect-power factors and evaluate operations in the correct order.
96, option A.
Changing operation order, losing a sign, or simplifying a factor where cancellation is invalid.
Substitute it back, estimate its magnitude, or recompute using an equivalent form.
Simplification involves solving mathematical expressions using BODMAS rule. BODMAS stands for: Brackets, Orders (powers and roots), Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction. The rule determines the order in which operations are performed. Simplification is a major topic in SSC CGL Tier 1, IBPS Clerk, SBI Clerk, Railway Group D, and all competitive exams.
Important properties for Simplification: Squares up to 30, Cubes up to 15, Square roots of perfect squares up to 400, Multiplication tables up to 20. Also remember: a squared - b squared = (a+b)(a-b), (a+b) squared = a squared + 2ab + b squared, (a-b) squared = a squared - 2ab + b squared, a cubed + b cubed = (a+b)(a squared - ab + b squared). Memorizing these speeds up simplification in exams.