If √24 + √96 - √600 = y√6, find the value of y
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2022
If √24 + √96 - √600 = y√6, find the value of y
- A. 4
- B. 2
- C. -2
- D. -4
Correct Answer: D. -4
Explanation
√24 +√96 -√600 = y√6
convert all to basic surds
√24 = 2√6
√96 = 4√6
-√600 = -10√6
2√6 + 4√6 - 10√6 = -4√6
value of y = -4
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