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Which choice is equivalent to the expression below?

\[\sqrt{8}\]

A. 3.12
B. 72
C. \[\sqrt{6.24}\]
D. \[\sqrt{5.8}\]

Answer :

Final answer:

The expression 3√8 is equivalent to 3 * √2 * √2 = 6.


Explanation:

The expression 3√8 can be simplified as 3 * √2 * √2. The square root of 2 (√2) is an irrational number, so it cannot be simplified further. Therefore, the expression 3√8 is equivalent to 3 * √2 * √2 = 3 * 2 = 6. The correct choice is C. √6.24.


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