Question

Subtract 5+ 2√3 from 8-8 root 3​

Answer 1

Answer:

3 - 10√3

Step-by-step explanation:

(8 - 8√3) - (5 + 2√3).

Resolve the parentheses.

Back to our question.

(8 - 8√3) - (5 + 2√3).

Resolve the parentheses.

Remember that the minus gets distributed to both the terms.  A minus before a term in parentheses and multiplying that term by (-1), is the same process.

After resolving,

8 - 8√3 - 5 - 2√3

Rearrange the expression such that the whole numbers and roots are next to each other for easier understanding.

8 - 8√3 - 5 - 2√3

= 8 - 5 - 8√3 - 2√3

Now, perform the necessary operation as you would for any other subtraction or addition question.

Remember that x√3, where x is any number, is treated as a quantity and that performing operations on it requires dealing with the whole numbers attached.  

= 3 - 10√3