SOLUTION: Now, this last problem is really tricky for me. Perform the indicated operations: 3√[3] + 2√[27] –√[12]

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Question 146999: Now, this last problem is really tricky for me.
Perform the indicated operations:
3√[3] + 2√[27] –√[12]

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given expression



Simplify to get . Note: If you need help with simplifying square roots, check out this solver.


Simplify to get .


Multiply 2 and 3 to get 6.

Since we have the common term , we can combine like terms

Combine like terms. Remember,


Now simplify to get

So simplifies to . In other words,

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