Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 7 - Review Exercises - Page 577: 59

Answer

$13+4\sqrt{10}$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=(\sqrt{5}+\sqrt{8})^2$ Use the special formula $(A+B)^2=A^2+2AB+B^2$ We have $A=\sqrt5$ and $B=\sqrt8$. $=(\sqrt{5})^2+2(\sqrt{5})(\sqrt{8})+(\sqrt{8})^2$ Use product rule. $=5+2\sqrt{5\cdot 8}+8$ Simplify. $=13+2\sqrt{40}$ Factor the radicand as a perfect square. $=13+2\sqrt{2^2\cdot 10}$ Simplify. $=13+4\sqrt{10}$.
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