standard_description: Prove polynomial identities and use them to describe numerical relationships. For example, the polynomial identity (x^(2) + y^(2))^(2) = (x^(2 )– y^(2))^(2) + (2xy)^(2 )can be used to generate Pythagorean triples.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Simplify
$${\sqrt{8}+5\sqrt{2}}$$
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Problem 2
Write a radical addition or subtraction problem that cannot be simplified, and explain why it cannot be simplified.


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