Why is 6 1/2 equal to the square root of 6

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28 October, 01:29

Why is 6 1/2 equal to the square root of 6

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Camille Trujillo · Answer 1

The square root pf a number can be simplified only if the number is divisible by a perfect square (other than 1). √12 can be simplified because 12 is divisible by 4 - - a perfect square. But 6 is not divisible by a perfect square, so √6 cannot be simplified further.

Kristina Harvey · Answer 2

Because It Can Be Simplified Many Ways