Math Problem Statement

rationalize the denominator of 2/(1-2\sqrt[3]{2)}

Solution

To rationalize the denominator of the expression 21223\frac{2}{1 - 2 \sqrt[3]{2}}, we need to eliminate the cube root term in the denominator. We can do this by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Denominator: The denominator is 12231 - 2 \sqrt[3]{2}. To rationalize this, we will multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of 12231 - 2 \sqrt[3]{2}, which is 1+223+(223)21 + 2 \sqrt[3]{2} + (2 \sqrt[3]{2})^2. This will help remove the cube root term.

  2. Multiplying the conjugate: The conjugate is 1+223+(223)21 + 2 \sqrt[3]{2} + (2 \sqrt[3]{2})^2. We first need to simplify and calculate (223)2(2 \sqrt[3]{2})^2.

    [ (2 \sqrt[3]{2})^2 = 4 \cdot (\sqrt[3]{2})^2 = 4 \cdot \sqrt[3]{4} ] So, the conjugate is 1+223+4431 + 2 \sqrt[3]{2} + 4 \sqrt[3]{4}.

  3. Now multiply the numerator and denominator: The new expression becomes:

    [ \frac{2}{1 - 2 \sqrt[3]{2}} \times \frac{1 + 2 \sqrt[3]{2} + 4 \sqrt[3]{4}}{1 + 2 \sqrt[3]{2} + 4 \sqrt[3]{4}} ]

    The denominator will simplify to a rational number, while the numerator will have a more complicated expression. Let me go ahead and compute this for you.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rationalizing Denominators
Cube Roots
Conjugates

Formulas

Rationalization formula
Cube root properties

Theorems

Rationalizing denominators with conjugates

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12