SOLUTION: I am searching for the correct process (steps) for simplifying {{{sqrt(2)(3sqrt(8) -5)}}}

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Question 371709: I am searching for the correct process (steps) for simplifying

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt(2)(3sqrt(8) -5)
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= 3sqrt(16) - 5sqrt(2)
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= 3*4 - 5sqrt(2)
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= 12 - 5sqrt(2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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