SOLUTION: How do you solve this problem? (2+square root of 3)(5-square root of 3)

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Question 392866: How do you solve this problem?
(2+square root of 3)(5-square root of 3)

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Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, checkley79:
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the FOIL method to find:
Simplify.
10%2B3sqrt%283%29-3+=+highlight%287%2B3sqrt%283%29%29

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2+sqrt3
5-sqrt3 multiply
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10+5sqrt3-2sqrt3-3 combine like terms.
7+3sqrt3 ans.