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Adding and subtracting radicals

Simplify each radical, then collect matching radical parts.

  • Simplify the square roots first.
  • Only terms with the same radical part are like terms.
  • Add or subtract their coefficients.

Example 1

Make the radical parts match

Simplify the expression.

Example 2

Fully simplify the expression.

Your turn

5 practice questions
Question 1

Simplify.

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Question 2

Simplify.

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Question 3

Simplify.

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Question 4

Simplify.

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Question 5

Simplify.

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