SOLUTION: how can I simplify this radical expression (sqrt3+5)(sqrt3-3)

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Question 55365: how can I simplify this radical expression
(sqrt3+5)(sqrt3-3)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(sqrt3+5)(sqrt3-3)
Use FOIL:
F: sqrt3 * sqrt3 = 3
O:-3sqrt3
I: 5sqrt3
L: -15
Combine them to get:
2sqrt3-12
Cheers,
stan H.