Simplify square root of 17

Problem

√(,17)

Solution

1. Identify the number under the radical, which is 17

2. Determine if the number is a perfect square or has any perfect square factors.

3. Observe that 17 is a prime number, meaning its only factors are 1 and 17

4. Conclude that since 17 has no perfect square factors other than 1 the radical cannot be simplified further into a simpler radical form.

Final Answer

√(,17)=√(,17)

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