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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 10

Evaluate each expression in Exercises 1–12, or indicate that the root is not a real number. √144+√25

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Identify the expression to evaluate: \(\sqrt{144} + \sqrt{25}\).
Recall that the square root function \(\sqrt{x}\) gives the non-negative number which, when squared, equals \(x\).
Calculate \(\sqrt{144}\) by finding the number that squared equals 144.
Calculate \(\sqrt{25}\) by finding the number that squared equals 25.
Add the two results together to get the value of the expression.

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