SOLUTION: Simplify each expression. Rationalize all denominators Assume that all variables are positive. (2 - sqrt5)(2 + sqrt5)

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Question 867961: Simplify each expression. Rationalize all denominators Assume that all variables are positive.
(2 - sqrt5)(2 + sqrt5)

Answer by ramkikk66(644)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Expression is

This is of the form (a + b)*(a - b). Using the identity

The answer is
= =
Hope you got it!

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