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Simplify.
5a√2+3a√2


16a
8
8a

User Ian Carter
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Answer:

8a
√(2)

Explanation:

Given

5a
√(2) + 3a
√(2) ← factor out
√(2) from each term

=
√(2) (5a + 3a)

= 8a
√(2)

User Alex Studer
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