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(−2 − √3)(−2 + √3) simplified​

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Answer:

1

Explanation:

To simplify this, we can use foil:

  • First: -2 × - 2 = 4
  • Outside: -2 × √3 = -2√3
  • Inside: -√3 × -2 = +2√3
  • Last: -√3 × √3 = -3

From this, we get 4 - 2√3 + 2√3 - 3 which can be simplified to 1

Hope this helps!

(−2 − √3)(−2 + √3) simplified​-example-1
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