Math Problem Statement

Rationalize the denominator of the following expressions: (a) \( \frac{2\sqrt{10}}{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{5}} \) (b) \( \frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{8}} \)

Solution

The question appears to involve rationalizing the denominator of the following expressions:

  1. 21075\frac{2\sqrt{10}}{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{5}}
  2. 58\frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{8}}

Let's solve both parts by rationalizing the denominators.

Part (a): 21075\frac{2\sqrt{10}}{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{5}}

To rationalize this, we need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The conjugate of 75\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{5} is 7+5\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{5}.

21075×7+57+5=210(7+5)(7)2(5)2\frac{2\sqrt{10}}{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{5}} \times \frac{\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{5}} = \frac{2\sqrt{10}(\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{5})}{(\sqrt{7})^2 - (\sqrt{5})^2}

Simplify the denominator: (7)2(5)2=75=2(\sqrt{7})^2 - (\sqrt{5})^2 = 7 - 5 = 2

Now, the expression becomes: 210(7+5)2\frac{2\sqrt{10}(\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{5})}{2}

Cancel out the 2 in the numerator and denominator: 10(7+5)=70+50\sqrt{10}(\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{5}) = \sqrt{70} + \sqrt{50}

So, the final answer is: 70+50\boxed{\sqrt{70} + \sqrt{50}}

Since 50=52\sqrt{50} = 5\sqrt{2}, we can simplify further: 70+52\boxed{\sqrt{70} + 5\sqrt{2}}

Part (b): 58\frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{8}}

We can rationalize the denominator by simplifying the square root of 8: 8=22\sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2}

So, the expression becomes: 522\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\sqrt{2}}

Now, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2\sqrt{2} to rationalize the denominator: 522×22=102×2=104\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{\sqrt{10}}{2 \times 2} = \frac{\sqrt{10}}{4}

So, the final answer is: 104\boxed{\frac{\sqrt{10}}{4}}

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Related questions:

  1. How do you multiply radicals when rationalizing the denominator?
  2. What are conjugates, and how are they used in rationalizing expressions?
  3. Can you apply the same method for rationalizing complex numbers?
  4. Why is it important to rationalize denominators?
  5. How do you simplify radicals like 50\sqrt{50} or 8\sqrt{8}?

Tip: When rationalizing denominators, always look for the conjugate of the denominator in case of binomial radicals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rationalizing Denominators
Simplifying Radicals
Conjugates in Radicals

Formulas

Conjugate Multiplication: (a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2
Simplifying square roots: \( \sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{ab} \)

Theorems

Rationalization of Radicals
Difference of Squares

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12