SOLUTION: Simplify 8+ square root 24 over 2 Having trouble so any help appreciated. Thanks

Question 87427: Simplify
8+ square root 24 over 2
Having trouble so any help appreciated.
Thanks
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming you probably mean this:

First simplify the square root:

Next, factor the numerator. There is a common factor of 2!

The factors of 2 divide out:

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