How do you simplify sqrt5(5 sqrt3 - 2 sqrt4)? Algebra Radicals and Geometry Connections Multiplication and Division of Radicals 1 Answer Don't Memorise Apr 30, 2016 = 5 sqrt15 -2 sqrt20 Explanation: color(blue)(sqrt5) * ( 5 sqrt3 - 2 sqrt4) = color(blue)(sqrt5) * ( 5 sqrt3 ) + color(blue)(sqrt5) * ( - 2 sqrt4) = 5 * sqrt5 * sqrt3 + color(green)( (-2) * sqrt5 * sqrt4 = 5 * sqrt15 + color(green)( (-2) * sqrt20 = 5 sqrt15 -2 sqrt20 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 1145 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License