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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 6
Operations on Radical
Expressions
( Addition and Subtraction )
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in this module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

About the Module

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
about Operations on Radical Expressions (Addition and Subtraction ). The scope
of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

• perform addition and subtraction of radical expressions.
 What I Know (Pre-Test)

INSTRUCTIONS: Solve the given expressions and choose the letter of the correct
answer. Write the CAPITAL LETTER of your chosen answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. What is the sum of the radical expression 6√3 + √3 ?

A. 6√6 C. 7√9
B. 7√3 D. 6√3

2. Which of the following is the difference of 5√2 − 2√18 ?

A. −√2 C. 3√2
B. √2 D. −11√2

3. What is the combined form of 8 3√𝑦 − 6 3√𝑦 + 2 3√𝑦 ?

A. −4 3√𝑦 C. 2√𝑦
B. 16 √𝑦
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D. 4 3√𝑦

4. Which of the following radical expressions are similar ?

4 3
A. √21 , √21 , √21 C. 𝑎√3 , 3𝑎√3, 2𝑎√3
B. √𝑥, √𝑦, √𝑧 D. 4√5, 5√6, 6√7

5. What is the simplified form of the radical expression 10√28 + 5√63 − 7√7 ?
A. 16√21 C. −16√21
B. 28√7 D. −28√7

4 4 4
6. What is the result when 5𝑥 √3𝑦 5 − 𝑦 √243𝑥 4 𝑦 + √48𝑥 4 𝑦 5 are combined together?
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A. 4𝑥𝑦 √3𝑥 C. 4𝑥𝑦 4√3𝑦
B. 3𝑥 4√4𝑥𝑦 D. 3𝑦 4√4𝑥𝑦

3 3
7. Which of the following is the difference of 8 √5 − 12 √5 ?
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A. −4 √5 C. 6√5
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B. 10√5 D. 4 √5
3 3
8. What is the difference of the radical expression 20 √5 − 15 √5 ?
3 3
A. 5 √5 C. 35 √5
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B. −5√5 D. 5 √10
4 4 4
9. What is the combined form of −2 √𝑎 + 10 √16𝑎 − 5 √𝑎 ?
4 4
A. −12 √18𝑎 C. 17 √4𝑎
4 4
B. 7 √𝑎 D. 13 √𝑎
10. Which of the following is the sum of 5√8𝑎2 + 3𝑎√18 ?
A. 8𝑎√26 C. 19𝑎√2
B. 5√8𝑎2 + 3𝑎√18 D. 15√2𝑎
4 4
11. What is the difference of −8 √𝑥 − 5 √16𝑥 5 ?
5
4 4
A. −13 √17𝑥 10 C. 3𝑥 √𝑥
4 4
B. −18𝑥 √𝑥 D. −𝑥 √10𝑥

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 3 3 3
12. What is the simplified form of the radical expression 7√ + 4√ − 20√ ?
16 16 16
−9√3
A. C. 9√3
4
4√3
B. D. 4√3
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13. Which of the following is the difference of 11√2 − 10√32 ?
A. 21√2 C. −29√2
B. √2 D. 2√2
14. What is the combined form of the radical expression 10√5𝑦 − 8√20𝑦 + 5√45𝑦 ?
A. 2𝑦√10𝑦 C. −5𝑦√𝑦
B. 9√5𝑦 D. 9𝑦√5
15. Which of the following is the sum of 21√10 + √90 ?
A. 21√100 C. 31√10
B. 22√100 D. 24√10

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 Lesson Addition and Subtraction of Radical
1 Expression

What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
o add and subtract radical expression

What’s In
❖ Flashback

Before we begin our lesson, lets recall on identifying similar radicals

and not similar radicals and then answer the activity that follow.

Similar Radicals Not Similar Radicals

5 3
9√7 , 2√7 √11, √11 ( indexes differ )
√𝑥 , 3√𝑥
4 3√5𝑦 , 3√5𝑦 2√6 , 4√7 ( radicands differ )
3 3
3 √𝑎2 , −2 √𝑎2 4
√2𝑥𝑦 , √𝑥𝑦
3
( indexes and radicands differ )
5√3 , - 4√3

Always remember in the radical notation ,

𝒏
𝒙 √𝒂
√0 is the radical sign
n is the index or order of radical
𝑎 is the radicand
x coefficient of the radicals
Image 1: Online Photo via BItmoji
If no index is given, it is understood to be 2.

❖ Review : Similar or Dissimilar?

Tell whether the given sets of radicals are similar or dissimilar.

3 3 3
1. 5√3 , −2√3, 9√3 _____________ 6. √𝑥𝑦 2 , 8 √𝑥𝑦 2 , − √𝑥𝑦 2 ______________
3 3
2. 2√12, −3√2, 5√2 _____________ 7. √7, √7, 5 √7 ______________
3 3 3
3. √𝑎, √𝑏, √𝑐 _____________ 8. √𝑧 2 , −6 √𝑧 2 , 4√𝑧 2 ______________
5 5 5 −3√2 √2
4. √4, √5, √9 _____________ 9. √2
2
, 4 ,5 ______________
5. 4√𝑥𝑦, − 4√𝑥𝑦, 5 4√𝑥𝑦 _____________ 10. √𝑎𝑏 2 , 𝑎√𝑎𝑏 2 , 𝑏√𝑎2 𝑏 ______________

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 What’s New

Definition
Similar Radicals
Radicals are called similar radicals when they have the same index and
the same radicand.

Rule Addition and Subtraction of Similar Radicals

𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
𝑥 √𝑎 + 𝑦 √𝑎 = (𝑥 + 𝑦) √𝑎
𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
𝑥 √𝑎 − 𝑦 √𝑎 = (𝑥 − 𝑦) √𝑎
Image 2: Online Photo via BItmoji

❖ Let’s Try This One!

❖ Activity 1 : Compare Me and You Will See!

Simplify and perform each operation. Compare the result in column A with
these in Column B.
A B
a. √4 + √4 = _________________ 2√4 = ___________________
b. 5√4 + √4 = ________________ 6√4 = ___________________
c. 8√4 − 5√4 = _________________ 3√4 = ___________________
3 3 3
d. 7 √8 + √8 = _________________ 8 √8 = ___________________
3 3 3
e. 7 √8 − √8 = _________________ 6 √8 = ___________________

Guide Questions:
1. How did you solve the given activity?
2. Is there a significant difference between the answers in Column A and
Column B ?

Activity 2 : I’ll Let You Add and Subtract!

Instruction: Perform the indicated operation:

1. 4√2 + 3√2 = _______________________

3 3
2. 10√3 − 15√3 = _______________________
3. 5√7 + 3√7 − 2√7 = ________________________
5 5 5
4. 12√6 − 10√6 + √6 = ________________________
5. 2𝑥√5𝑦 + 5𝑥√5𝑦 − 10𝑥√5𝑦 = _______________________
3 4
6. 3√11 + 5√11 + 2 √11 = _______________________
Image 5: Online Photo via BItmoji

Guide Questions:
1. How is addition or subtraction of radicals related to other concepts of
radical?
2. What is your answer in item # 6? What have you observed with the indices
of each term?

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 3. Did you apply the rule in adding and subtracting similar radicals in this
given radical expression?

What Is It?

In the previous activity , you were able to develop the skills in adding
and subtracting radicals. Take note of the kinds of radicals that can
be added or subtracted. Similar radicals are radicals of the same
order and the same radicand. These radicals can be combined into
single radicals. Radicals of different indices and different radicands
are called dissimilar radicals.

There are terms which may not look like they are similar or like
radicals, but when some simplifications are done, they are actually like
radicals, and they can be combined.

EXAMPLES :

Perform the indicated operation and simplify each radical expression.

1. 6√2 + 9√2 − 4√2

Solution : add coefficients and annex their common radical factor

6√2 + 9√2 − 4√2 = ( 6 + 9 – 4 ) √2

= 11√2

2. 9√5 − 4√5 − 6√3 + 2√3

Solution : add coefficients and annex their common radical factor

9√5 − 4√5 − 6√3 + 2√3

= (9 − 4)√5 − ( 6 − 2 )√3 ( Group similar radicals)

= 5√5 − 4√3 ( Add/subtract coefficients of similar radicals)

Note: You cannot add the coefficients of different radicand, therefore

5√5 − 4√3 is the sum of 9√5 − 4√5 − 6√3 + 2√3 .

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3. 7√27 + 3√75

Solution : If the radicals are not similar , rewrite each in simplified

form before performing the operations.

7√27 + 3√75 = 7√9 • 3 + 3 √25 • 3 ( Factor each radicand such that

one factor is a perfect square )
= 7൫3√3 ൯ + 3(5√3 ) ( Simplify: √9 = 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 √25 = 5 )
= 21√3 + 15√3 ( Add the Coefficients and annex
= (21+15) √3 their common radical factor )

= 36√3

3 3
4. 5√32 − 3√108

Solution : If the radicals are not similar , rewrite each in simplified form
before performing the operations.
3 3 3 3
5√32 − 3√108 = 5√8 • 4 − 3√27 • 4 ( Factor each radicand such that
one factor is a perfect square )
3 3
= 5(2) √4 − 3 (3) √4 3 3
( Simplify : √8 = 2 and √27 = 3 )
3 3
= 10 √4 − 9√4 ( Add the Coefficients and annex
3
= (10 − 9) √4 their common radical factor )
3
= √3

5. 5√8 − 3√50 + 8√72

Solution : If the radicals are not similar , rewrite each in simplified

form before performing the operations.

5 √8 − 3 √50 + 8 √72
= 5√4 • 2 − 3√25 • 2 + 8√36 • 2 ( Factor each radicand such that
one factor is a perfect square )
= 5(2)√2 − 3(5)√2 + 8(6)√2 ( Simplify : √4 = 2 , √25 = 5 and √36 = 6 )
= 10√2 − 15√2 + 48√2 ( Add the Coefficients and annex
= ( 10 − 15 + 48)√2 their common radical factor )

= 43√2

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 3 3
6. 2 √24𝑎3 𝑏4 + 3𝑎 √81𝑏4

Solution : Write each expression in simplified radical form and

combine similar radicals.

3 3
2 √24𝑎3 𝑏4 + 3𝑎 √81𝑏4
3 3
= 2 √8 • 3 • 𝑎3 • 𝑏 3 • 𝑏 + 3𝑎 √27 • 3 • 𝑏 3 • 𝑏 ( Factor each radicand such that
one factor is a perfect cube )
3 3 3
= 2(2)(𝑎)(𝑏) √3𝑏 + 3𝑎(3)(𝑏) √3𝑏 3
( Simplify : √8 = 2, √𝑎3 = 𝑎
3 3
√27 = 3, √𝑏3 = 𝑏
3 3
= 4𝑎𝑏 √3𝑏 + 9𝑎𝑏 √3𝑏 ( Add the Coefficients and
3
= ( 4𝑎𝑏 + 9𝑎𝑏) √3𝑏 annex their common
radical factor )
3
= 13𝑎𝑏 √3𝑏

2 2
7. 4 √25 + 9 √25

Solution :
2 2
4 √25 + 9 √25

2 √2
= 4 √√25 +9
25
( Apply Division property of radicals and
split the numerator and denominator)
√2 √2
= 45 +9 ( Simplify : √25 = 5 )
5

√ 2
= (4 + 9) 5 ( Add the Coefficients and annex their
common radical factor )
√2 13
= 13
5
𝑜𝑟
5
√2

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 What’s More
Activity 3 : MATH BOOK RIDDLE!

What did
one math book
say to
another ? Image 7: Online Photo via BItmoji

Instructions: Perform the indicated operation in each item and simplify the
following radicals. Write the letter in the box above its correct answer. Keep
working and you will discover the answer to the question .

A √5 − 10√5 + 6√5 − 3√5 N 9√10 + √90

B √8 − √32 O 3√2 − 2√32

1 10 10
E √27 − 3√3 P 5 ඨ −3 ඨ
3 49 49

H 2𝑥 √𝑥 + 6𝑥 √𝑥 R 4 4
3𝑦 √48𝑥 5 − √3𝑥 5 𝑦 4

√75 2√5𝑥 − 3√20𝑥 + 4√45𝑥

I 2√27 − 3√48 +
5
S

√20 5
L V
3 3
√16 + 3 √54 +ඨ
2 4

M 10√7 − 4√7 Y 2√50 − 8√18 + 3√72

DECODER

𝟑√𝟓
−𝟓√𝟑 𝟖𝒙√𝒙 −𝟔√𝟓 −𝟐√𝟑 𝟖√𝟓𝒙 −𝟓√𝟐 𝟔√𝟕 −𝟔√𝟓 𝟏𝟐√𝟏𝟎 𝟒√𝟐
𝟐

𝟐√𝟏𝟎 𝟒 𝟑
𝟓𝒙𝒚 √𝟑𝒙 −𝟓√𝟐 −𝟐√𝟐 𝟏𝟏√𝟐 −𝟐√𝟑 𝟔√𝟕 𝟖√𝟓𝒙
𝟕

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 What I Need To Remember

When working with radicals, remember the following:

1. Put each radical into simplest form.
• Sums and difference of radical expressions can be simplified
by applying the basic properties of real numbers.
• The sum and difference of two radical expressions cannot be
simplified if the radicals have different indices and different
radicands.
2. Perform any indicated operations, if possible.
3. Make sure the final answer is also in simplest radical form.

Source (Modified): Project EASE Module, Mathematics II – Module 4 Radical Expressions page 15

Assessment (Post Test)

Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Show your solution and write
your chosen answer on a separate sheet of paper. PLEASE provide a copy of your
solution.

1. What is the sum of the radical expression 4√2 + 8√2 ?

A. 10√2 C. 12√2
B. 2√8 D. 8√4
3 3 3
2. What is the combined form of 15 √𝑎 − 10 √𝑎 + 23 √𝑎 ?
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A. 28 √𝑎 C. 28√𝑎
B. 28𝑎 D. 3𝑎

3. Which of the following is the difference of 6√3 − 8√27 .

A. −2√24 C. 3√27
B. 24√3 D. −18√3

4. What is the simplified form of the radical expression 5√8 + 7√98 − 15√32 ?
A. −√2 C. 2√2
B. −3√2 D. √2

5. What is the result when √4𝑥 7 𝑦 5 + 3𝑥 2 √𝑥 3 𝑦 5 − 2𝑥𝑦√𝑥 5 𝑦 3 is combined?

A. 7𝑥 3 𝑦 3 √𝑥𝑦 C. 3𝑥 3 𝑦 2 √𝑥𝑦
B. 5𝑥 4 𝑦 5 √𝑥𝑦 D. 3𝑦 4√4𝑥𝑦

4 4
6. What is the simplest form of the radical expression 11𝑦 √48𝑥 5 − 5 √3𝑥 5 𝑦 4 ?
4 4
A. 16𝑦 √45𝑥 C. 17𝑥𝑦 √3
4 4
B. 17𝑥𝑦 √3𝑥 D. 3𝑥𝑦 √17𝑥

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7. What is the simplified form of 15√ − 20√ + 3√
49 49 49

−2√11 38√33
A. C.
7 √49
2√33 −2√33
B. D.
7 49

8. What is the result when √16𝑥 7 𝑦 5 + 11𝑥 2 √𝑥 3 𝑦 5 − 10𝑥𝑦√𝑥 5 𝑦 3 is combined?

C. 4𝑥 2 𝑦 2 √𝑥𝑦 C. 7𝑥 5 𝑦 4 √𝑥𝑦
D. 5𝑥 3 𝑦 2 √𝑥𝑦 D. 4𝑦 4√3𝑥𝑦

4 4
9. Which of the following is the sum of √3𝑥 6 𝑦 5 + √16𝑥 2 𝑦 13 ?
4 4 4 4
A. 𝑥𝑦 √3𝑥 2 𝑦 + 2𝑦 √𝑥 2 C. 3𝑥𝑦 √𝑥 2 𝑦 + 𝑦 3 √2𝑥 2 𝑦

4 4 4 4
B. 𝑥𝑦 √3𝑥 2 𝑦 + 2𝑦 3 √𝑥 2 𝑦 D.𝑦 √3𝑥 2 𝑦 + 2𝑥 3 √𝑥 3 𝑦

10. What is the difference of the binomials ൫√11 + √14൯ − ൫√11 − √14൯ ?
A. 2√14 C. 25
B. 0 D. √14

11. What is the sum of ൫ 4√12 − 6√5 ൯ + ൫8 √12 + 9√5൯ ?

A. 24√5 + 3√3 C. 10√3 + 16√5
B. 3√24 + 5√3 D. 24√3 + 3√5

12. What is the difference of ൫2√6 + 5 √5൯ − ൫3√6 − 3 √5൯ ?

A. −√5 + 6√8 C. −√6 + 8√5
B. 9 + 39√30 D. √5 − 8√6

13. If √32 is added to √18 , what is the sum of the expression?

A. √50 C. √42
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B. 7√2 D. √50

14. Which of the following is the simplified form of √18 + √8 − √50 ?

A. 0 C. 4
B. 2 D. 3

15. What is the simplest form of the radical expression 3√16𝑥 6 𝑦 5 + 3√2𝑥 3 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 3√54𝑦 2 ?
3 3 3 3
A. 8𝑥 3 𝑦 √2𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 √2𝑦 2 C. 4𝑥 4 𝑦 √2𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 √2𝑦 1
3 3 3 3
B. 2𝑥 3 𝑦 √8𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 √2𝑦 2 D. 2𝑥 2 𝑦 √2𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 √2𝑦 2

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 Answer Key
Remember: This portion of the module contains all the answers. Your HONESTY is
required.

I HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS

10. Dissimilar 12 e) 12 Answer:
9. Dissimilar
16 d) 16 6. 3√11 + 5 √11 + 2 √11 Y 4√2 M 6 √7
3 4
8. Similar 5. −3√5y
6 c) 6 2
7. Dissimilar V L 11 √2
12 b) 12 4. 3 √6 3√5 3
6. Similar 5
4 a) 4 3. 6√7 S 8√5𝑥 I −5√3
5. Similar
4. Dissimilar B A 2. −5 √3 R 5𝑥𝑦√3𝑥 H 8𝑥√3
4
3 7
3. Dissimilar 1. 7√2 P E −2 √3
2. Dissimilar 2√10
see!
1. Similar subtract! O −5√2 B −2√2
and you will
Dissimilar you add and N 12√10A −6√5
Compare me
Similar or Activity 2: I’ll let Riddle!
Activity 1:
Review: Activity 3: Math Book

References

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Pasig City: Vibal Group , Inc.,) ,260-269

Orlando A. Oronce , et.al, E-Math Worktext in Mathematics ( 856 Nicanor

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Orlando A. Oronce , et.al, Worktext in Mathematics for Secondary Schools

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Rex Book Store ) ,154-163

Analynn M. Argo , Math Digest Intermediate Algebra ( A. Bonifacio Ext., San

Dionisio , Parañaque City : Caneo Enterprise ) , 69-80

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Congratulations!
You are now ready for the next module. Always remember the following:

1. Make sure every answer sheet has your

▪ Name
▪ Grade and Section
▪ Title of the Activity or Activity No.
2. Follow the date of submission of answer sheets as agreed with your
teacher.
3. Keep the modules with you AND return them at the end of the school
year or whenever face-to-face interaction is permitted.

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