SOLUTION: Can you please show me the steps to solve the following: (5+√13)(5-√13) Thank you!

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Question 475741: Can you please show me the steps to solve the following: (5+√13)(5-√13)
Thank you!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There's nothing to solve for, no variable or unknown, and no equal sign.
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%285+%2B+sqrt%2813%29%29%2A%285+-+sqrt%2813%29%29
It can be multiplied, or simplified
= 5%5E2+-+sqrt%2813%29%5E2}
= 25 - 13
= 12