SOLUTION: What would happen if a radical expression was not simplified first? Thank you

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Question 450631: What would happen if a radical expression was not simplified first?
Thank you

Answer by rwm(914)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Nothing major. The teacher might mark you wrong. It might be harder to calculate.

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