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adding / subtracting radical expressions ⚠ this is the only question in…

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adding / subtracting radical expressions
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express in simplest radical form.
$5\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{3}$

Explanation:

Step1: Factor out common radical

$5\sqrt{3} - 1\sqrt{3} = (5-1)\sqrt{3}$

Step2: Subtract coefficients

$(5-1)\sqrt{3} = 4\sqrt{3}$

Answer:

$4\sqrt{3}$