simplify radical 170

A. this radical expression is already fully simplified
B. 10 radical 17
C. 17 radical 10
D. 85

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To simplify the radical expression \(\sqrt{170}\), we can look for perfect square factors of 170.

The prime factorization of 170 is: \[ 170 = 2 \times 5 \times 17 \] None of the factors (2, 5, and 17) are perfect squares, so there are no perfect square factors to take out of the square root.

Therefore, \(\sqrt{170}\) cannot be simplified further in terms of whole numbers or simpler radicals.

Thus, the correct answer is: A. this radical expression is already fully simplified.