subtract 3/2+ √5 - 3 √2- √5

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To subtract 3/2 + √5 - 3√2 - √5, we combine like terms:

3/2 - 3√2 + √5 - √5
= 3/2 - 3√2
= 3/2 - 3√2/1
= 3/2 - 3√2/1 * 2/2
= 3/2 - 6√2/2
= (3 - 6√2)/2

Therefore, the result of the subtraction is (3 - 6√2)/2.