Math Problem Statement
(2-3√2)/(1-√2) - rationalise the denomiter
Solution
To rationalize the denominator of the expression:
we multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The conjugate of is .
Step 1: Multiply by the conjugate
Step 2: Simplify the denominator using the difference of squares formula
Step 3: Expand the numerator
Now we expand :
Since , we get:
Simplify the like terms:
Step 4: Combine the numerator and denominator
Now the expression becomes:
Step 5: Simplify the fraction
Dividing both terms in the numerator by :
Thus, the rationalized expression is:
Would you like more details on any of the steps? Here are some related questions:
- How do you determine the conjugate of a binomial involving square roots?
- What is the difference of squares, and how does it simplify expressions?
- Could you explain more examples of rationalizing denominators?
- What happens when you have a different radical, like , in the denominator?
- How does rationalizing denominators help in simplifying complex expressions?
Tip: When rationalizing a denominator, always multiply by the conjugate of the denominator if it contains square roots.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Radicals
Rationalizing Denominators
Formulas
Conjugate of a binomial: (a - √b)(a + √b) = a^2 - b
Difference of squares: (a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2
Theorems
Difference of Squares Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11