SOLUTION: sqrt (72) - sqrt (2). I have to simplify the rational expression step by step. Can you help?

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Question 279335: sqrt (72) - sqrt (2). I have to simplify the rational expression step by step. Can you help?
Found 2 solutions by checkley77, JBarnum:
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt (72) - sqrt (2).
sqrt(36*2)-sqrt(2)
6sqrt(2)-sqrt(2)
(6-1)sqrt(2)
5sqrt(2) ans.

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%2872%29-sqrt%282%29 this is in simplified form unless u go to decimal form
8.49-1.41
7.08