Question

Simplify the following surd expressions
a) 7/3 - 2/3 + V3 - 3V3

Answer 1

To simplify the given surd expressions, combine like terms and simplify fractions to get 5/3 - 2√3.

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify the given surd expressions: 7/3 - 2/3 + √3 - 3√3

1. Combine the like terms: (7/3 - 2/3) + (√3 - 3√3)
2. Simplify the fractions: 5/3 + (√3 - 3√3)
3. Combine the like terms again: 5/3 + (√3 - 3√3) = 5/3 - 2√3