Therefore 2√5 + 2√5 = 4√5How can I simplify this square root fraction?

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The expression 10/√5 + √20 simplifies to 4√5. The simplification process involves recognizing that √20 can be rewritten as √4√5, which equals 2√5. Additionally, 10/√5 simplifies to 10√5/5, resulting in 2√5. Combining these results confirms that 2√5 + 2√5 equals 4√5.

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Hi
I have to simplify this square root fraction:
10/√5 + √20

The answer is 4√5, but I do not get to that answer.
Please help.
 
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Hello Mooija and welcome to MHB. :)

√20 = √4√5 = 2√5

10/√5 = 10√5/5 = 2√5
 

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