SOLUTION: 4. Perform the indicated operations: √[50] + 2√[32] – √[8]

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Question 118220: 4. Perform the indicated operations:
√[50] + 2√[32] – √[8]

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 .


Simplify to get .


Multiply 2 and 4 to get 8.

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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