:shock: I am learning, but need some help on simplifying this: -4 - square root[49] + 5^2
K kitkat08 New member Joined Apr 21, 2008 Messages 2 Apr 21, 2008 #1 :shock: I am learning, but need some help on simplifying this: -4 - square root[49] + 5^2
L Loren Senior Member Joined Aug 28, 2007 Messages 1,299 Apr 21, 2008 #2 Re: simplify: (I am new to algebra-help \(\displaystyle -4 - \sqrt{49} + 5^2\) \(\displaystyle -\sqrt{49}\) means to find the positive number that when squared produces 49, then subtract that. \(\displaystyle 5^2\) means to use 5 as a factor two times and display the result. Then you are in a position to combine the results by adding and/or subtracting the various terms to obtain a final result.
Re: simplify: (I am new to algebra-help \(\displaystyle -4 - \sqrt{49} + 5^2\) \(\displaystyle -\sqrt{49}\) means to find the positive number that when squared produces 49, then subtract that. \(\displaystyle 5^2\) means to use 5 as a factor two times and display the result. Then you are in a position to combine the results by adding and/or subtracting the various terms to obtain a final result.
K kitkat08 New member Joined Apr 21, 2008 Messages 2 Apr 21, 2008 #3 Re: simplify: (I am new to algebra-help thanks, so I write it like this: -4-7+25 -11 +25 =14 ?
D Deleted member 4993 Guest Apr 21, 2008 #4 Re: simplify: (I am new to algebra-help kitkat08 said: thanks, so I write it like this: -4-7+25 -11 +25 =14 <<<< Correct ? Click to expand...
Re: simplify: (I am new to algebra-help kitkat08 said: thanks, so I write it like this: -4-7+25 -11 +25 =14 <<<< Correct ? Click to expand...