SOLUTION: I need some help on an algebra test. Here is the question: Simplify. Make sure to rationalize all denominators. 3b[SQRT(27a^5*b)] + 2a[SQRT(3a^3*b3)] Any help would be g

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Question 730935: I need some help on an algebra test. Here is the question:
Simplify. Make sure to rationalize all denominators.
3b[SQRT(27a^5*b)] + 2a[SQRT(3a^3*b3)]

Any help would be greatly appreciated, and if possible, could you show me your steps so I can better understand how it's done?

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3b[SQRT(27a^5*b)] + 2a[SQRT(3a^3*b3)]
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= 3b[sqrt(9a^4*3ab)] + 2a[sqrt(a^2b^2*3ab)]
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= 3b[3a^2*sqrt(3ab)] + 2a[ab*sqrt(3ab)]
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= 9a^2b*sqrt(3ab) + 2a^2b*sqrt(3ab)
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= [9a^2b+2a^2b]*sqrt(3ab)
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= 11a^2b*sqrt(3ab)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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