Express (5-√ 8)(1+√ (2)) in the form a+b√2 , where a and b are integers

5 + 5√ 2 - √ 8 - √ 16    (Break up all terms in terms of square roots of 2)

5 + 5√ 2 - √ 8 - 4

5 + 5√ 2 - 2 √ 2 - 4 

1 + 3√2

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