Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 6 - Radical Functions and Rational Exponents - 6-3 Binomial Radical Expressions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 378: 25

Answer

$63-38\sqrt{2}$

Work Step by Step

Using the FOIL Method which is given by $(a+b)(c+d)=ac+ad+bc+bd,$ the given expression, $ (3-4\sqrt{2})(5-6\sqrt{2}) ,$ is equivalent to \begin{align*} & 3(5)+3(-6\sqrt{2})-4\sqrt{2}(5)-4\sqrt{2}(-6\sqrt{2}) \\&= 15-18\sqrt{2}-20\sqrt{2}+24(2) \\&= 15-18\sqrt{2}-20\sqrt{2}+48 \\&= (15+48)+(-18\sqrt{2}-20\sqrt{2}) &\left( \text{combine like terms} \right) \\&= \\&= 63-38\sqrt{2} .\end{align*} Hence, the product of the given expression is $ 63-38\sqrt{2} $.
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