Are (-5+12√3)/26 and (12-5√3)/26 equal?

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Is this expression (-5+12√3)/26 the same as (12-5√3)/26 ? Thanks
 
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Is this expression (-5+12√3)/26 the same as (12-5√3)/26 ? Thanks
No, not at all. Can't you check them with a calculator?
 

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