Add or Subtract the Radical Expressions

question 29

Essay

Add or subtract the radical expressions. Assume that all variables under radicals represent positive values. Simplify your answer.

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Definitions:

Disaccharide

A sugar produced by covalently linking two monosaccharides (e.g., maltose or sucrose).

Monosaccharides

Simple sugars that are the most basic form of carbohydrates, serving as the building blocks for more complex sugars and providing immediate energy for cells.

Glycosidic Bond

A covalent bond that joins a carbohydrate molecule to another molecule, which may be another carbohydrate or a different type of molecule.

Hydroxyl Group

Polar functional group; abbreviated —OH.