Question

Add. Simplify by collecting like radical terms if possible.

6sqrt8 + 5sqrt50=

Answer 1

\[6\sqrt 8 + 5\sqrt50=\]

Answer 2

37sqrt2

Answer 3

Need an explanation on how to do this?

Answer 4

you can "simplify" via
\[\sqrt{8}=2\sqrt{2}\]
\[\sqrt{50}=5\sqrt{2}\] so you have
\[12\sqrt{2}+25\sqrt{2}=37\sqrt{2}\]

Answer 5

I got it now! Thanks guys! =)

Answer 6

Ok, you're very welcome.. satellite laid it out pretty well :)