[tex]6^{\frac{1}{2} } .12^{\frac{1}{2} }[/tex] can be simplified into 8.48.
Prime factorization is the process of breaking down a number into its prime factors. Multiplying these prime numbers gives back the original number.
Prime factorization of 6= 2 x 3
Prime factorization of 12= 3 x 2 x 2
According to the law of indices, if a term with a power is raised to a power, then the powers are multiplied together.
i.e., [tex](x^{m} )^{n} = x^{mn}[/tex]
Another law of indices says that if two terms having same base are multiplied together, then their indices are added.
i.e., [tex]a^{m} X a^{n} = a^{m+n}[/tex]
According to the given condition,
Applying the laws of indices mentioned above,
∴[tex]6^{\frac{1}{2} } .12^{\frac{1}{2} }[/tex] = [tex](2 X 3)^{\frac{1}{2} } . (3 X 2^{2}) ^{\frac{1}{2} }[/tex]
= [tex](3^{2} X 2^{3})^{\frac{1}{2} }[/tex]
= [tex]\sqrt{72}[/tex] = 8.48.
Thus, [tex]6^{\frac{1}{2} } .12^{\frac{1}{2} }[/tex] can be simplified into 8.48.
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