Question

How do you simplify `(5+sqrt 3)(4-2sqrt3)`?

Answer 1

`14 - 6sqrt3`

Explanation:

Distribute the parentheses

`5*4 + 5(-2sqrt3) + sqrt(3) * 4 + sqrt(3)(-2sqrt3)`

`20 - 10sqrt3 + 4sqrt3 - 6`

`14 - 6sqrt3`