Question

Can I add
`2√(3) + 5√(3)` further?

Answer 1

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Yes, The terms assigned above are alike so they can be added easily by simple algebric method where root number can be treated as a variable.

`\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: 2 √(3) + 5 √(3)`

`\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: (2 + 5) √(3)`

`\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: 7 √(3)`

Answer 2

Yes, they can be added and simplified further. 2√3 + 5√3 = 7√3 .

Take √3 as common factor:

2√3 + 5√3

(2 + 5)√3

7√3

The two irrational numbers sums to form another irrational number 7√3 . In decimals that is 12.12435...