Question

5√11 - 12√11 - 2√11. Don't even need the answer just an explanation or an example on how to do it and I could figure it out myself.

Answer 1

it looks like they all share a common factor

Answer 2

spose they have a common factor, lets call it "x"

5x - 12x - 2x

we can "factor out" the common factor:

(5 - 12 - 2) x

and do the adding

-9x

Answer 3

So -9√11?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

Thank you!

Answer 6

youre welcome