Examine the following gizmo problem and choose the best answer

C. The answer is correct

Step-by-step Explanation:

One of the rules that applies when simplifying radical expressions, is that, only like radicals can be added together or subtracted from each other. In other words, the radicand, which is the number inside the "√" must be the same for two or more radicals to be added together or subtracted from each other.

In the expression given in the question, step 1 and step 2 are correct, as well as the final answer.

The final answer is correct because only like radicals can be added as 3√19 and 8√38 are unlike radicals. Their radicands, √19 and √38, are not the same, hence, the radicals do not need to be added.

The answer "3√19 + 8√38" is correct.