Question

Can anyone help? I am terrible at math!!

Answer 1

Yes, it is possible to have the sum of square roots equal the square root of the sum of the radicands.

If either a or b equals zero, then the sums would be the same.

Since the square root of 0 is 0, adding it to a given radical would not change the radical. Also, adding zero to the radicand would not change its value.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Yes, for example if a equals 1 and b equals 0.