How do you simplify 2sqrt5(4-3sqrt5)? Algebra Radicals and Geometry Connections Multiplication and Division of Radicals 1 Answer Don't Memorise Dec 15, 2015 =color(blue)( 8sqrt5 -30 Explanation: color(blue)(2sqrt5) * (4 - 3sqrt5) = color(blue)(2 * sqrt5) * (4 ) +color(blue)(2sqrt5) *(- 3sqrt5) = 2* 4 (sqrt5) + (2) * (- 3) * sqrt5 * sqrt5 = 8sqrt5 -6 * sqrt5 * sqrt5 = 8sqrt5 -6 *5 =color(blue)( 8sqrt5 -30 Answer link Related questions How do you simplify \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}? How do you multiply and divide radicals? How do you rationalize the denominator? What is Multiplication and Division of Radicals? How do you simplify 7/(""^3sqrt(5)? How do you multiply (sqrt(a) +sqrt(b))(sqrt(a)-sqrt(b))? How do you rationalize the denominator for \frac{2x}{\sqrt{5}x}? Do you always have to rationalize the denominator? How do you simplify sqrt(5)sqrt(15)? How do you simplify (7sqrt(13) + 2sqrt(6))(2sqrt(3)+3sqrt(6))? See all questions in Multiplication and Division of Radicals Impact of this question 1449 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License