Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Radical Expressions
Radical expressions involve roots, such as square roots, cube roots, etc. In this context, the expressions contain square roots of variables and constants. Understanding how to simplify these expressions is crucial, as it allows for easier manipulation and combination of terms.
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Simplifying Radicals
Simplifying radicals involves rewriting them in their simplest form, which often includes factoring out perfect squares. For example, √(8x) can be simplified to 2√(2x). This process is essential for combining like terms and performing operations on radical expressions.
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Combining Like Terms
Combining like terms is a fundamental algebraic skill that involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable and exponent. In the expression given, after simplifying the radicals, it is important to identify and combine any like terms to arrive at a final simplified expression.
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