2. Roots, Radicals, and Root Functions
Chapter 9
Roots, Radicals, and Root Functions

3. Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
9.4
Adding and Subtracting
Radical Expressions

4. 9.4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
Objectives
Simplify radical expressions involving addition and subtraction.
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5. 9.4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
Simplify Radical Expressions Involving Addition and Subtraction
These cannot be combined.
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6. 9.4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
Adding and Subtracting Radicals
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7. 9.4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
Adding and Subtracting Radicals with Greater Indexes
Assume that all variables represent positive numbers.
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8. 9.4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
Adding and Subtracting Radicals with Fractions
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9. 9.4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
Adding and Subtracting Radicals with Fractions
Assume that all variables represent positive numbers.
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