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A+b,
√a+√b=√a+b?
Given that
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is it ever possible to have
Explain.

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Answer:

true when a=0 or b=0

Explanation:

You want the solution to √a +√b = √(a+b).

Solution

Squaring both sides of the equation gives ...

a +2√(ab) +b = a +b

Subtracting (a+b) from both sides, we have ...

2√(ab) = 0

ab = 0 . . . . . . . divide by 2 and square

By the zero product rule, this product can be zero if and only if at least one of the factors is zero.

a = 0 or b = 0

√a +√b = √(a+b) only if at least one of 'a' or 'b' is zero.

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