SOLUTION: How to prove that, √( 5 - 2√6 ) = √3 - √2

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Question 442888: How to prove that,
√( 5 - 2√6 ) = √3 - √2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%285+-+2sqrt%286%29%29+=+sqrt%283%29+-+sqrt%282%29
Square both sides
5+-+2sqrt%286%29+=+3+%2B+2+-+2sqrt%286%29
They're equal