Hi 1: 2: sqrt5(2sqrt45 - sqrt5)= 2sqrt(225) - 5 = 30 - 5 = 25 3: 7 /(1- sqrt3) = 7*(1+sqrt(3) )/((1- sqrt3)(1+sqrt(3)) = (-7/2)(1+sqrt(3)) Rules of Exponents: I. II. III.