College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.4 - Page 142: 50

Answer

$19i\sqrt 2$

Work Step by Step

Make the negative square roots positive by creating an imaginary number outside each radical. Then simplify the radical and combine like terms. $5\sqrt {-8}+3\sqrt {-18}$ $5i\sqrt {8}+3i\sqrt {18}$ $10i\sqrt 2+9i\sqrt 2$ $19i\sqrt 2$
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