Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Multiplying with More Than One Term and Rationalizing Denominators - Exercise Set - Page 552: 144

Answer

$6$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=(\sqrt{2+\sqrt3}+\sqrt{2-\sqrt3})^2$ Use the special formula $(A+B)^2=A^2+2AB+B^2$. We have $A=(\sqrt{2+\sqrt3})$ and $B=(\sqrt{2+\sqrt3})$. $=(\sqrt{2+\sqrt3})^2+2(\sqrt{2+\sqrt3})(\sqrt{2-\sqrt3})+(\sqrt{2-\sqrt3})^2$ Use product rule. $=2+\sqrt3+2\sqrt{(2+\sqrt3)(2-\sqrt3)}+2-\sqrt3$ Use the special formula $(A+B)(A-B)=A^2-B^2$ and add like terms. We have $A=2$ and $B=\sqrt 3$. $=4+2\sqrt{(2)^2-(\sqrt3)^2}$ Use product rule. $=4+2\sqrt{4-3}$ Simplify. $=4+2$ $=6$.
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