My test doesn't say much, just to "simplify" $$\frac{6\pm\sqrt{8}}{2}$$
are my answers correct? If so, how do I write them properly?
$$3+2\sqrt2\\3-2\sqrt2$$
My test doesn't say much, just to "simplify" $$\frac{6\pm\sqrt{8}}{2}$$
are my answers correct? If so, how do I write them properly?
$$3+2\sqrt2\\3-2\sqrt2$$
You've made a slight mistake. Note that $$\frac{6\pm\sqrt8}2=\frac62\pm\frac{2\sqrt2}2=3\pm\sqrt2.$$