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I am trying to solve this 4*rad(2)+7*rad(2)-3*rad(2)

it is giving me a decimal answer around 11, is there a way i can get a simplified answer with it.
 Jan 25, 2013
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Sorry
4*sqrt(2)+7*sqrt(2)-3*sqrt(2)
 Jan 25, 2013
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Well, u can tread the "sqrt(2)" as a variable, like "x"
so 4*sqrt(2) +7*sqrt(2) -3*sqrt(2) = sqrt(2)*(4 + 7 - 3) [you take sqrt(2) as a common coefficient, or variable, or factor w/e u wanna call it]
= sqrt(2)*(8)
=8*sqrt(2)
Normally, for class purposes, we stop there, and are not required to bother further, but if u use a calculator, then it gives 11.3137....
If u already knew this, then I'm sorry for wasting time lol
 Feb 7, 2013

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