What is the exact value of the expression 11√8+ 6√12 − 5√2? Show your work.

I do believe the answer is 17√2 + 12√3, but I have to go back and check it... any help would be appreciated! :)

Question

What is the exact value of the expression 11√8+ 6√12 − 5√2? Show your work.

I do believe the answer is 17√2 + 12√3, but I have to go back and check it... any help would be appreciated! :)

anonymous · Answer

look for squares  in factors of radicals
eg  sqrt8  = sqrt (4*2) = sqrt4*sqrt2 = 2 sqrt2

anonymous · Answer

sqrt12 = 3 sqrt2

anonymous · Answer

$$11\sqrt{8}=11\sqrt{4}\sqrt{2}=22\sqrt{2}$$

anonymous · Answer

ohh okay, but what about  the other one?

anonymous · Answer

look for squares  in factors of radicals
eg  sqrt8  = sqrt (4*2) = sqrt4*sqrt2 = 2 sqrt2

radar · Answer

I think you're right Renee99

anonymous · Answer

yeah? so the other guy was wrong then?

anonymous · Answer

ill go back and check it.... I did think there was something wrong...

anonymous · Answer

renee, hold on and i will check it

anonymous · Answer

okay :)

anonymous · Answer

your answer is correct

anonymous · Answer

really! awesome! :)

anonymous · Answer

thanks