Identify Terms: Identify the terms to be added.We have two identical square root terms: 7 and 7.
Add Like Terms: Add the like terms.Since both terms are the same, we can add them together just like we would with any like terms.7+7=2×7
Check Simplification: Check for simplification.The term 7 cannot be simplified further because 7 is a prime number and does not have a square factor other than 1.
Write Final Answer: Write the final answer.The sum of 7 and 7 is 2×7, which is already in its simplest form.
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