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Question 55356: Please help me to simplify by combining like terms
x sqrt18 minus 3 sqrt8x^2
Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x sqrt18 minus 3 sqrt8x^2
=xsqrt18 - 3sqrt(8x^2)
=3xsqrt2 - 6xsqrt2
=-3xsqrt2
Cheers,
stan H.