SOLUTION: Can you explain how to figure this problem (6±√8)/2 and provide answer ? Thank You.

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Question 145054: Can you explain how to figure this problem (6±√8)/2 and provide answer ?
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Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(6±√8)/2
= (6 +- sqrt(4*2))/2
= (6 +- 2sqrt(2))/2
= 3 +- sqrt2
= 3 + sqrt2 and 3 -sqrt2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression



Simplify sqrt%288%29 to get 2%2Asqrt%282%29


or Break up the expression


or Break up the fraction for each case


or Reduce