SOLUTION: what is an equivalent to (5 - 2*(square root of 3))^2 I appreciate the help.

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Question 1032149: what is an equivalent to (5 - 2*(square root of 3))^2
I appreciate the help.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is an equivalent to (5 - 2*(square root of 3))^2
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Form to remember:: (a-b)^2 = a^2 -2ab + b^2
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Your Problem::
= 5^2 - 2*5*sqrt(3) + (2sqrt(3))^2
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= 25 - 10sqrt(3) + 12
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= 37 - 10sqrt(3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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