Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 10 - Exponents and Radicals - 10.5 Expressions Containing Several Radical Terms - 10.5 Exercise Set - Page 662: 112

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One reason that we need to know how to multiply rational expressions before adding them is because in order to simplify rational expressions, we need to put them into their most simple form, which can only be done using multiplication. Only once the radicals are simplified can we identify like terms and then add the radicals together.
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