How Can You Solve the Algebraic Equation √((a+b) + 2 √ab) = √a + √b?

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The algebraic equation √((a+b) + 2 √ab) = √a + √b can be solved by squaring both sides. This method eliminates the square roots, allowing for a straightforward simplification of the equation. The result confirms that the equation holds true under the conditions where a and b are non-negative real numbers. This approach is essential for solving similar algebraic expressions efficiently.

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How to find

##\sqrt{(a+b) + 2 \sqrt{ab}} = \sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b}##

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basty said:
How to find

##\sqrt{(a+b) + 2 \sqrt{ab}} = \sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b}##

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Square both sides.
 

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