Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 7 - Section 7.4 - Adding, Subtracting, and Dividing Radical Expressions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 538: 2

Answer

$\sqrt {9\cdot 3}-\sqrt {4\cdot 3}=3\sqrt 3-2\sqrt 3 =\sqrt 3$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\sqrt {27}-\sqrt {12}$ Factor: $=\sqrt {9 \cdot 3}-\sqrt {4 \cdot 3}$ Use $\sqrt {a^2} = a$ $=3\sqrt { 3}-2\sqrt {3}$ Simplify. $=\sqrt 3$.
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