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Which statement below best applies to the following expression?

-4√11 - 5√13
A.
the two terms cann√ot be combined because the radicands are not identical, and cannot be simplified so that they are identical
B.
the two terms cannot be combined because the indices are not identical
C.
the two terms cannot be combined because the resulting value of the subtraction would be negative
D.
the two terms may be combined

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A) you cannot combined square roots if the radicands aren't the same.
Its like variables. You can only add like terms. IE You cannot add 2x +3y.
Its the only rule that applies to the problem.
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