First, factor the number inside the square root (the radicand) into its prime factors:
\[
45 = 9 \times 5 = 3^2 \times 5
\]
Step 2: Apply the Square Root Property
Use the property of square roots that allows you to separate the factors:
\[
\sqrt{45} = \sqrt{3^2 \times 5} = \sqrt{3^2} \times \sqrt{5} = 3\sqrt{5}
\]
Step 3: Multiply by the Coefficient
Multiply the simplified square root by the coefficient outside the square root:
\[
8 \sqrt{45} = 8 \times 3\sqrt{5} = 24\sqrt{5}
\]