# Math

Simplify: sqrt x^2-8x+16

I know that this can be factored out to sqrt (x-4)(x-4) what do i do next?

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1. sqrt ( a*a) = a

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posted by Damon
2. is it x-4

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posted by Shawn
3. Sure

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4. Yes. Also, would 4-x work?

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5. Okay I understand thank you both.

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posted by Shawn

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# Math

Simplify: sqrt x^2-8x+16

I know that this can be factored out to sqrt (x-4)(x-4) what do i do next?

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posted by Damon
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posted by Shawn
3. Sure

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posted by Damon
4. Yes. Also, would 4-x work?

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5. Okay I understand thank you both.

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posted by Shawn

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