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2√3 + √3 is Equal to

Here, we have to find the sum of 2√3 and √3. 

  • The expression 2√3 has two parts – the rational part, which is √2 and the irrational part, √3

  • The expression √3 has 1 as the rational part and √3 as the irrational part. 

So, on addition, we get

2√3 + √3 = 3√3

So, the sum is 3√3.

However, 3√3 can be further simplified and written as follows:

3√3 = 3√3 × 1 = 3√3 × √3/√3 = 3√3.√3/√3 = 3 × 3√3 = 9√3

Though √3 is an irrational number, it has a value close to 1.732. 

So, if we use this value in the answer, it can be written as:

3√3 = 31.732 = 5.196

Hence, we see that the possible answers are:

2√3 + √3 = 3√3

2√3 + √3 = 9/√3

2√3 + √3 = 5.196