Algebra radical expressions

[joannamartinez]

Why is it important to simplify radical expressions before adding or subtracting? How is adding radical expressions similar to adding polynomial expressions? How is it different?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Why is it important to simplify radical expressions before adding or subtracting? How is adding radical expressions similar to adding polynomial expressions? How is it different?

What are your thoughts?

These are important questions - you need to clarify to yourself - use your textbook and/or Google.

 

[joannamartinez]

Thank you.