<PRE><B>Question 788798</B>
Nakim simplified 3*sqrt(2x)+ x*sqrt(8x)- 5*sqrt(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.
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3*sqrt(2x)+ x*sqrt(8x)- 5*sqrt(18x)
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3sqrt(2x) + x*2sqrt(2x) - 5*3sqrt(2x)
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= [3 + 2x - 15]sqrt(2x)
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= [2x-12]sqrt(2x)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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