Math Problem Statement

Rationalize the denominator of the following radical expressions.

Solution

The image shows a set of problems that ask to rationalize the denominators of various radical expressions. Let's go through them one by one to rationalize the denominators:

1. 102\frac{10}{\sqrt{2}}

To rationalize: 102×22=1022=52\frac{10}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{10\sqrt{2}}{2} = 5\sqrt{2}

2. 523\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\sqrt{3}}

Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 3\sqrt{3}: 523×33=156\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\sqrt{3}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{15}}{6}

3. 36\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{6}}

Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 6\sqrt{6}: 36×66=186=326=22\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{6}} \times \frac{\sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{6}} = \frac{\sqrt{18}}{6} = \frac{3\sqrt{2}}{6} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

4. 3÷263 \div 2\sqrt{6}

This is equivalent to: 326×66=3612=64\frac{3}{2\sqrt{6}} \times \frac{\sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{6}} = \frac{3\sqrt{6}}{12} = \frac{\sqrt{6}}{4}

5. 2532\frac{2\sqrt{5}}{3\sqrt{2}}

Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2\sqrt{2}: 2532×22=2106=103\frac{2\sqrt{5}}{3\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{2\sqrt{10}}{6} = \frac{\sqrt{10}}{3}

6. 326\frac{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{6}}

Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 6\sqrt{6}: 326×66=18126=32236\frac{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{6}} \times \frac{\sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{6}} = \frac{\sqrt{18} - \sqrt{12}}{6} = \frac{3\sqrt{2} - 2\sqrt{3}}{6}

7. 5325\frac{5 - \sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{5}}

Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 5\sqrt{5}: 5325×55=551510\frac{5 - \sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{5}} \times \frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{5}} = \frac{5\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{15}}{10}

8. 23752\frac{2\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{7}}{5\sqrt{2}}

Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2\sqrt{2}: 23752×22=261410\frac{2\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{7}}{5\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{2\sqrt{6} - \sqrt{14}}{10}

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Here are five related questions to extend your understanding:

  1. How do you rationalize a denominator with two terms, such as a+bc+d\frac{a + b}{\sqrt{c} + \sqrt{d}}?
  2. What is the importance of rationalizing denominators in simplifying expressions?
  3. Can you rationalize the denominator of 42+1\frac{4}{\sqrt{2} + 1}?
  4. How do you handle the rationalization when the denominator is a cube root?
  5. What is the connection between rationalizing denominators and simplifying radical expressions in general?

Tip: When rationalizing denominators with binomials, multiplying by the conjugate of the denominator simplifies the expression effectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rationalizing Denominators
Radicals

Formulas

To rationalize \(\frac{a}{\sqrt{b}}\), multiply both numerator and denominator by \(\sqrt{b}\).
For binomial denominators, use the conjugate \((a + \sqrt{b})(a - \sqrt{b}) = a^2 - b\).

Theorems

Rationalizing denominators involves removing square roots from the denominator by multiplying by a suitable form of 1 (usually the conjugate or the same root).

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-10