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A student writes √16 + √9 = √25 = 5. What is the mistake?

MathematicsMediumHigh School (9–10)GeneralNumber Systems › Exponents and Radicals

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A student writes $\sqrt{16} + \sqrt{9} = \sqrt{25} = 5$ . What is the mistake?

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