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 - Exercise Set - Page 541: 101

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

The given statement is $\sqrt 5+\sqrt 5=\sqrt {10}$ $=\sqrt 5+\sqrt 5$ Two radical expressions that have the same indices and the same radicands are called like radicals. Add like radicals. $=2\sqrt 5$ Hence, the given statement is false.
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