Find the square root of 8-2√5

The square root of 8 - 2√5 is

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the square root

8-2√5 must be in the form √a - √b where a > b

√ 8 - 2√5 = √a - √b

Square both sides

8 - 2√5 = (√a - √b)²

That's

8 - 2√5 = (a + b) - 2√ab

Since the two surd expressions are equal we can equate them

That's

8 = a + b ........ 1

a = 8 - b ........ 2

2√5 = 2√ab

Simplify

Divide both sides by 2

√5 = √ab

square both sides

We have

5 = ab ....... 3

Substitute a = 8 - b into equation 3

5 = ( 8 - b)b

5 = 8b - b²

b² - 8b + 5 = 0

After solving

b = 4 + √ 11 or 4 - √ 1

Since b is less than a

b = 4 - √11

a = 4 + √11

So the square root of 8 - 2√5 is

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