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Add and subtract by first simplifying each radical and then combining any like radical terms. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers. \(2\sqrt{x} + 5\sqrt{9x} - 19\sqrt{x}\) Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. \(2\sqrt{x} + 5\sqrt{9x} - 19\sqrt{x} =\) (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.) B. The expression cannot be simplified.

          Add and subtract by first simplifying each radical and then combining any like radical terms. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers.
\(2\sqrt{x} + 5\sqrt{9x} - 19\sqrt{x}\)
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. \(2\sqrt{x} + 5\sqrt{9x} - 19\sqrt{x} =\) (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.)
B. The expression cannot be simplified.

Add and subtract by first simplifying each radical and then combining any like radical terms. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers.
2√(x) + 5√(9x) - 19√(x)
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. 2√(x) + 5√(9x) - 19√(x) = (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.)
B. The expression cannot be simplified.

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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Solved by Expert Erika Bustos

05/08/2022

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For the term `5\sqrt{9x}`, we can simplify the square root of 9 to get `5 * 3 * \sqrt{x} = 15\sqrt{x}`. So, the expression becomes: 2\sqrt{x} + 15\sqrt{x} - 19\sqrt{x} = -12\sqrt{x} + 15\sqrt{x} Show more…

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