MHB Trouble with two Galois theory questions

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The discussion revolves around two Galois theory questions concerning the field extensions Q(√7, √5) and Q(4√3). The first question involves finding the minimal polynomial f(x) for the extension Q(√7, √5) over Q, with the suggested polynomial being f(x) = (x^2 - 7)(x^2 - 5). The second question asks for the action of the Galois group element φ on the roots of the minimal polynomial of 4√3, specifically proving that φ(4√3) equals ±4√3. The participants emphasize the importance of understanding the relationships between the degrees of the extensions and the properties of the Galois group. Clarifying these concepts is essential for solving the posed problems effectively.
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I am so confused with these two questions. Can anyone help me out?

1) Please find [Q((√7 , √5) : Q] by finding f(x) such that Q (√7 , √5) ≅ Q[x]/(f(x)),

2) Prove that φ(4root√3) = ± 4root√3, Given that φ ∈ Gal(Q(4root√3)|Q)
 
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1. What you have to do is to find the minimal polynomial of \sqrt{7} and \sqrt{5}, that wil give you the degree [\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{5},\sqrt{7}):\mathbb{Q}].
Remark, note that
[\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{5},\sqrt{7}):\mathbb{Q}]=[\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{5},\sqrt{7}),\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{7})][\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{7}):\mathbb{Q}]
 
1)
Try

$$f(x) = (x^2-7)(x^2-5)$$

2)

What does

$$\phi \in Gal(\mathbb{Q}(4 \sqrt{3})|\mathbb{Q})$$ do to the roots of the minimal polynomial?
 
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