Solve for y in \(\sqrt{75}\) - \(\sqrt{12}\) + \(\sqrt{27}\) = y\(\sqrt{3}\)
A
\(4\sqrt{3}\)
B
\(5\sqrt{3}\)
C
\(3\sqrt{3}\)
D
\(6\sqrt{3}\)
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\sqrt{75} - \sqrt{12} + \sqrt{27} = y\sqrt{3}\)
Simplify each term:
- \(\sqrt{75} = \sqrt{25 \times 3} = 5\sqrt{3}\)
- \(\sqrt{12} = \sqrt{4 \times 3} = 2\sqrt{3}\)
- \(\sqrt{27} = \sqrt{9 \times 3} = 3\sqrt{3}\)
Substitute: \(5\sqrt{3} - 2\sqrt{3} + 3\sqrt{3} = y\sqrt{3}\)
Combine like terms: \((5 - 2 + 3)\sqrt{3} = y\sqrt{3}\)
\(6\sqrt{3} = y\sqrt{3}\)
Thus, y = 6
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74194)