SOLUTION: Nakim simplified 3 times the square root of 2x plus x times the square root of 8x minus 5 times the square root of 18x and got -10x times the square root of 2x for an answer.
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Question 767561: Nakim simplified 3 times the square root of 2x plus x times the square root of 8x minus 5 times the square root of 18x and got -10x times the square root of 2x for an answer.
Part 1: Using complete sentences, explain what Nakim did wrong.
Part 2: Show all your work to simplify the expression.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
He added 3 plus 2x plus -15 and got -10x. He should have gotten 2x - 12
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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