SOLUTION: Simplify the radical expression. (sqrt3 +5)(sqrt3 -2) Can someone help? Thanks

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Question 116427: Simplify the radical expression.
(sqrt3 +5)(sqrt3 -2)
Can someone help? Thanks
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify the radical expression
%28sqrt%283%29+%2B5%29%2A%28sqrt%283%29+-2%29
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You can FOIL it and you get:
3+-+2sqrt%283%29%2B5sqrt%283%29+-+10
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Add like terms
3sqrt%283%29-7