Question

What are the three steps involved in subtracting radicals? A) Adding, simplifying, and reducing. B) Finding common denominators, multiplying, and factoring. C) Simplifying, combining like terms, and subtracting. D) Expanding, reducing exponents, and using the distributive property.

Answer 1

C) Simplifying, combining like terms, and subtracting.

Explanation:

1. Simplifying: Simplify each radical separately by finding perfect square factors and simplifying any radicals if possible.

2. Combining like terms: Combine the simplified radicals with the same radical part. Add or subtract the coefficients.

3. Subtracting: Subtract the combined radical expressions obtained in the previous step.