Subtract 823−−√−23−−√

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Responses

846−−√
8 start root 46 end root

746−−√
7 start root 46 end root

723−−√
7 start root 23 end root

823−−√
8 start root 23 end root
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To subtract the square roots \( \sqrt{823} - \sqrt{23} \), we can simplify or approximate each term, but we cannot directly subtract the square roots without either approximating or finding a common factor.

However, none of the choices provided seem to be a direct simplification of \( \sqrt{823} - \sqrt{23} \). So let's analyze the closest simplification:

  1. Approximate \( \sqrt{823} \):

    • The approximate value of \( \sqrt{823} \) is about \( 28.7 \).
  2. Approximate \( \sqrt{23} \):

    • The approximate value of \( \sqrt{23} \) is about \( 4.8 \).

So performing the subtraction: \[ \sqrt{823} - \sqrt{23} \approx 28.7 - 4.8 \approx 23.9. \]

Now, check the provided options to see if they provide an approximate that aligns:

  • \( \sqrt{746} \) is about \( 27.4 \) and is not close.
  • \( \sqrt{723} \) is about \( 26.9 \) and is not close.
  • \( \sqrt{823} \) is not a subtraction, it is the original term.

None of the answers seems to be right, as they do not match \( \sqrt{823} - \sqrt{23} \) directly.

Thus, we determine that \( \sqrt{823} - \sqrt{23} \) does not match any of the responses. Please verify or provide additional information for clarity.