Math Problem Statement

Rationalize (sqrt(4 + sqrt(3)) / sqrt(4 + sqrt(3)))

Solution

The image shows a problem asking to rationalize the expression:

4+34+3\frac{\sqrt{4 + \sqrt{3}}}{\sqrt{4 + \sqrt{3}}}

To rationalize this expression, we should multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The conjugate is:

43\sqrt{4 - \sqrt{3}}

Now, the rationalized form would be:

4+3434+343\frac{\sqrt{4 + \sqrt{3}} \cdot \sqrt{4 - \sqrt{3}}}{\sqrt{4 + \sqrt{3}} \cdot \sqrt{4 - \sqrt{3}}}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rationalization
Radicals
Conjugates

Formulas

a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)
Multiplication of Conjugates: (√x + √y)(√x - √y) = x - y

Theorems

Difference of Squares

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12