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QuestionSimplify 321\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{21} and provide the answer in exact form.

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are asked to simplify the expression 321\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{21}. . We are allowed to use the property of square roots that states ab=ab\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{ab}.

STEP 2

First, we will use the property of square roots to combine the two square roots into one.21=21\sqrt{} \cdot \sqrt{21} = \sqrt{ \cdot21}

STEP 3

Next, we will calculate the product inside the square root.
321=63\sqrt{3 \cdot21} = \sqrt{63}

STEP 4

Now, we will simplify the square root by factoring the number inside the square root into its prime factors.
63=327\sqrt{63} = \sqrt{3^2 \cdot7}

STEP 5

We can now simplify the square root using the rule a2=a\sqrt{a^2} = a.
327=37\sqrt{3^2 \cdot7} =3\sqrt{7}So, 321\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{21} simplifies to 373\sqrt{7}.

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