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4√(125) -2√(243) -3√(20)+5√(27)

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We can simplify the given expression as follows:

4√125 - 2√243 - 3√20 + 5√27

= 4√(5^3) - 2√(3^5) - 3√(2^2 × 5) + 5√(3^3)

= 4 × 5√5 - 2 × 3^2√3 - 3 × 2√5 + 5 × 3√3

= 20√5 - 18√3 - 6√5 + 15√3

= (20√5 - 6√5) + (-18√3 + 15√3)

= 14√5 - 3√3

Therefore, 4√125 - 2√243 - 3√20 + 5√27 simplifies to 14√5 - 3√3.
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