Is √m+n = √m + √n for all values of m and n? Explain why or why not.

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Sean York

9 April, 17:33

Is √m+n = √m + √n for all values of m and n? Explain why or why not.

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Jamar Drake · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

√ (m + n) = √m + √n

Square both sides:

m + n = m + 2√ (mn) + n

Simplify:

0 = 2√ (mn)

mn = 0

The equation is only true if either m or n (or both) is 0.