Math Problem Statement

Rationalize the denominator 1 by root7 - root6

Solution

To rationalize the denominator of the expression 176\frac{1}{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{6}}, we need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The conjugate of 76\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{6} is 7+6\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{6}. This process eliminates the square roots in the denominator.

Here are the steps:

176×7+67+6=7+6(76)(7+6)\frac{1}{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{6}} \times \frac{\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{6}} = \frac{\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{6}}{(\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{6})(\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{6})}

Now, simplify the denominator using the difference of squares formula:

(76)(7+6)=7262=76=1(\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{6})(\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{6}) = \sqrt{7}^2 - \sqrt{6}^2 = 7 - 6 = 1

So, the expression simplifies to:

7+61=7+6\frac{\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{6}}{1} = \sqrt{7} + \sqrt{6}

Thus, the rationalized form of 176\frac{1}{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{6}} is:

7+6\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{6}

Would you like further clarification or examples?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How do you rationalize denominators with binomials involving addition or subtraction?
  2. What is the difference between rationalizing a denominator and simplifying an expression?
  3. Can you explain the difference of squares formula and how it's used in rationalizing denominators?
  4. How would you rationalize an expression with a cube root in the denominator?
  5. What happens if the numerator also has a square root term when rationalizing the denominator?

Tip: When rationalizing denominators with square roots, always use the conjugate (the binomial formed by changing the sign between the terms) to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rationalizing Denominators
Algebra
Square Roots

Formulas

(a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2 (Difference of Squares)

Theorems

Rationalization of denominators using conjugates

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11