Hi there, the factors of 96 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, and 96. So, we want the highest factor of 96. The factor we will use is the number 16. Lets get solving. √96=√16*6=√16*√6=4√6, Therefore, the square root of 96 simplified is 4√6 and the square root of 96 is 9.79795897113
According to google A. Would be 2.375 or as a fraction it would be 2 3/8
Answer:
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The error was done in Step E, because student did not multiply
by the negative sign in numerator. Step E must be
.
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The error was done in Step C, because the student omitted the
of the algebraic identity
. Step C must be 
Step-by-step explanation:
First image attached
The error was done in Step E, because student did not multiply
by the negative sign in numerator. The real numerator in Step E should be:

Hence, Step E must be
.
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The error was done in Step C, because the student omitted the
of the algebraic identity
. Step C must be 
And further steps are described below:
Step D

Which according to the Quadratic Formula, represents a polynomial with complex roots. That is: (
,
,
)


(Conjugated complex roots)
Step E

Step F

18 times .031 is .558
18 dollars minus .558 cents is 17.442
Answer is he was maki 17.442 dollars before the increase