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Look for the largest square number in its factors. The square root of 512 is equal to the square root of 2 times the square root of 256. The square root of 256 is 16. The square root of 512 simplifies to 16 times the square root of 2.

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You look for perfect squares, and take them out of the radical (while simultaneously taking the square root). Try to factor the number, and see whether you find any repeated factors.

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512 = 2^9 = (2^8)*2 so sqrt(512) = (2^4)*sqrt(2) = 16*sqrt(2)

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