why is it important to simplify radical expressions before adding or subtracting

brinehana · Registered: 06.05.2005 From: Redding, CA

Hi! We just started discussing a new topic in algebra about why is it important to simplify radical expressions before adding or subtracting and I did good for most assignments we had but the latest one my professor gave hard so I'd appreciate if somebody would assist me to understand it! It’s a problem solving assignment my algebra teacher gave out this day and it’s due next week and I tried solving it but still can’t get it right. I can’t answer it with ease unlike the other homeworks. I had an easy time answering my past homeworks but this particular assignment with specific topic of side-angle-side similarity just gives me a hard time just figuring out how to start. I’m desperately in need of help. I’ll really appreciate if someone help me in discussing the steps and how to answer it in a systematic and clear way.

IlbendF · Registered: 11.03.2004 From: Netherlands

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DVH · Registered: 20.12.2001 From:

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