SOLUTION: My problem is referring to how to organize the equation, and solve it, I have difficulty having the square root in this problem. (√2 - √3)^2 = Choices: A) 5 -

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Question 777470: My problem is referring to how to organize the equation, and solve it, I have difficulty having the square root in this problem.
(√2 - √3)^2 =
Choices:
A) 5 - 2√6
B) 5 - √6
C) 1 - 2√6
D) 1 - √2
E) 1
Which would it be and why?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28sqrt%282%29-sqrt%283%29%29%5E2

%28sqrt%282%29-sqrt%283%29%29%28sqrt%282%29-sqrt%283%29%29

sqrt%282%29%2A%28sqrt%282%29-sqrt%283%29%29-sqrt%283%29%2A%28sqrt%282%29-sqrt%283%29%29



sqrt%282%2A2%29-sqrt%282%2A3%29-sqrt%283%2A2%29%2Bsqrt%283%2A3%29

sqrt%284%29-sqrt%286%29-sqrt%286%29%2Bsqrt%289%29

2-sqrt%286%29-sqrt%286%29%2B3

5-2%2Asqrt%286%29

Final Answer: 5-2%2Asqrt%286%29