Single Choice

Express as a pure surd: $$x\sqrt{x+y}$$

A$$\sqrt{{x}(x+y)}$$
B$$\sqrt{{x}^{2}(x+y)}$$
Correct Answer
C$$\sqrt{{x}(x+y)^2}$$
DNone of the above

Solution

A surd in which the whole of the rational number is under the radical sign and makes the radicand, is called pure surd.
$$x\sqrt{(x+y)} = \sqrt{x^2} \sqrt{(x+y)} = \sqrt{x^2(x+y)} $$

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