If √24 + √96 – √600 = y√6, find the value of y
- 4
- 2
- -2
-
-4
The correct answer is: D
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