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 - Review Exercises: Chapter 10 - Page 693: 2

Answer

FALSE

Work Step by Step

If $a=1$ and $b=1,$ then the expression $\sqrt{a+b}=\sqrt{1+1}=\sqrt{2},$ while the expression $\sqrt{a}+\sqrt{b}=\sqrt{1}+\sqrt{1}=1+1=2.$ Hence, the given statement is $\text{ FALSE .}$
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