Simplify: . Write the answer in the form ; what is ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: and .
- Step 2: Add the like surds: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : the numbers were multiplied instead of added. : the squares were added instead of the roots. : the values were subtracted.
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