Question

Simplify the following surd expression 9√3 - 4√3 + √5 + 2√5

Answer 1

5√3+3√5

Explanation:

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We are given the surd expression:

`\displaystyle \large{9 √(3) - 4 √(3) + √(5) + 2 √(5) }`

If surds are same, we can combine them.

`\displaystyle \large{5√(3) + 3 √(5) }`

And we are done!

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So let's say that these surds are merging number, if two have same surds, they can combine with each others.

Story (Math Purpose / Learning)

9: Hey, 4! What surds do you have?

4: I have √3, what about you?

9: Same! I have √3 too!

4: That's great! We can now form a new value!

9 and 4 then fused and became new value, which was 5√3, came from 9-4 = 5 and them having surd of √3.

Meanwhile, with 5 and 1

2: 1, why are you invisible?

1: I thought no one could see me?!

2: I assume that we have same surds. Maybe this power of same surd allows me to see and fuse with you.

1: sighs Okay, let's fuse!

2 and 1 then fused and became a new value which was 3√5, came from 2+1 and them having surd of √5.