Chapter 10.2, Problem 1P

Simplify each radical expression.

$\sqrt{169}$

To determine

To simplify the radical expression.

Answer to Problem 1P

The simplified expression is $13$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The radical expression is:

  $\sqrt{169}$

Calculation :

The expression can be simplified by:

$\begin{array}{l}\sqrt{169}\\ =\sqrt{13\times 13}\left(\text{Write the factors}\right)\\ =13\end{array}$

Hence, the simplified expression is $13$ .