SOLUTION: Could I get help with this problem? Simplify the products. (√2+5)(√2+5)

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Question 309967: Could I get help with this problem? Simplify the products.
(√2+5)(√2+5)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.


FOIL


Combine the roots using the identity


Multiply


Take the square root of 4 to get 2.


Combine like terms.


So