Adding and Subtracting - Simplification (Values Only) (Level 3)

This math topic focuses on the simplification of radical expressions to prepare for addition and subtraction. It forms part of a larger unit introducing radical addition and subtraction. The problems include various tasks where students are required to simplify square roots and combine like terms within radical expressions. Correct simplification is crucial as it facilitates the accurate addition or subtraction of these expressions. Each question presents multiple-choice answers, enhancing understanding and application of simplifying radicals in arithmetic operations.

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Radicals - Adding and Subtracting - Simplification (Values Only) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Radicals - Adding and Subtracting - Simplification (Values Only) (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Radicals - Addition and Subtraction Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/radicals_addition_and_subtraction_intro/
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Simplify the radical expressions to prepare for adding or subtracting
A LaTex expression showing square root of 8 - square root of 50
a A LaTex expression showing 2square root of 2 - 5
b A LaTex expression showing 2square root of 2 - square root of 3
c A LaTex expression showing 2square root of 2 - 5square root of 2
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Simplify the radical expressions to prepare for adding or subtracting
A LaTex expression showing square root of 176 + square root of 99
a A LaTex expression showing 4square root of 11 + 4square root of 11
b A LaTex expression showing 4square root of 11 + square root of 7
c A LaTex expression showing 4square root of 11 + 3square root of 11
d A LaTex expression showing 4square root of 11 + square root of 13
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Simplify the radical expressions to prepare for adding or subtracting
A LaTex expression showing square root of 12 - square root of 75
a A LaTex expression showing 2square root of 3 - 5square root of 3
b A LaTex expression showing 2square root of 3 - 8
c A LaTex expression showing square root of 3 - 5square root of 3
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Simplify the radical expressions to prepare for adding or subtracting
A LaTex expression showing square root of 28 + square root of 112
a A LaTex expression showing 2square root of 7 + 6square root of 7
b A LaTex expression showing 2square root of 7 + 4square root of 7
c A LaTex expression showing square root of 10 + 4square root of 7
d A LaTex expression showing 2square root of 7 + 7square root of 7
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Simplify the radical expressions to prepare for adding or subtracting
A LaTex expression showing square root of 125 - square root of 80
a A LaTex expression showing 5square root of 5 - 4square root of 5
b A LaTex expression showing 5square root of 8 - 4square root of 5
c A LaTex expression showing 5square root of 5 - 1
d A LaTex expression showing 5square root of 5 - 6
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Simplify the radical expressions to prepare for adding or subtracting
A LaTex expression showing square root of 80 + square root of 125
a A LaTex expression showing 4square root of 5 + 5square root of 5
b A LaTex expression showing 6square root of 3 + 5square root of 5
c A LaTex expression showing 4square root of 5 + 3
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Simplify the radical expressions to prepare for adding or subtracting
A LaTex expression showing square root of 125 - square root of 20
a A LaTex expression showing 5square root of 5 - 2square root of 5
b A LaTex expression showing 5square root of 5 - square root of 7
c A LaTex expression showing 5square root of 5 - 2square root of 7
d A LaTex expression showing 4square root of 6 - 2square root of 5