SOLUTION: I am trying to solve (2^(1/2)+2^(3/2))^2 I solved it as: 2^1 + 2^3 2+8 10 I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. I know the answer should be 18.

Question 815369: I am trying to solve (2^(1/2)+2^(3/2))^2
I solved it as:
2^1 + 2^3
2+8
10
I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. I know the answer should be 18.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am trying to solve (2^(1/2)+2^(3/2))^2
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It's not solving, there's no variable.
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= 9*2 = 18

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