Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions - 7.5 Exercises - Page 475: 14

Answer

$-7$

Work Step by Step

$\bf{\text{Solution Outline:}}$ To simplify the given radical expression, $ (\sqrt{7}+\sqrt{14})(\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{14}) ,$ use the special product on multiplying the sum and difference of like terms. $\bf{\text{Solution Details:}}$ Using the product of the sum and difference of like terms which is given by $(a+b)(a-b)=a^2-b^2,$ the expression above is equivalent \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} (\sqrt{7})^2-(\sqrt{14})^2 \\\\= 7-14 \\\\= -7 .\end{array}
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