SOLUTION: I am using the "Glenco mathmatics Algebra 1" book. I am doing extra practice in the back of the book in section 11-1. #24. The problem is using the process of simplifying radical e

Question 191991This question is from textbook Algebra I
: I am using the "Glenco mathmatics Algebra 1" book. I am doing extra practice in the back of the book in section 11-1. #24. The problem is using the process of simplifying radical expressions. This question is from textbook Algebra I

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.

Divide to get

Break up the square root using the identity .

Take the square root of to get .

Take the square root of to get .

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Answer:

So simplifies to

In other words, where .

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