Question

subtract. write your answer in simplest form. -4\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{2}

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms

Both terms have the same radical part $\sqrt{2}$. We can combine the coefficients. The first coefficient is - 4 and the second is - 1.
$-4\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{2}=(-4 - 1)\sqrt{2}$

Step2: Calculate the coefficient

$-4-1=-5$
So, $(-4 - 1)\sqrt{2}=-5\sqrt{2}$

Answer:

$-5\sqrt{2}$