Math Problem Statement

Rationalize the expression \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\).

Solution

To rationalize the expression 12\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, we eliminate the square root from the denominator by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 2\sqrt{2}:

1222=22\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

So, the rationalized form of 12\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} is 22\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}.

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Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. Rationalize the expression 35\frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}.
  2. Simplify 32\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}}.
  3. Rationalize 17\frac{1}{\sqrt{7}} and simplify.
  4. Find the rationalized form of 510\frac{5}{\sqrt{10}}.
  5. Rationalize and simplify 13+1\frac{1}{\sqrt{3} + 1}.

Tip: When rationalizing, multiplying by a conjugate or a similar radical can help eliminate square roots from denominators.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rationalization
Simplification of Radicals

Formulas

\(\frac{a}{\sqrt{b}} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{b}}{\sqrt{b}} = \frac{a\sqrt{b}}{b}\)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9