Math Problem Statement
Solution
The given expression is:
We want to simplify this expression. One way to simplify such an expression is to rationalize the denominator. To do this, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by :
This gives the simplified form:
Looking at the answer choices:
a)
b)
c)
d)
The correct answer is a) .
Would you like more details on this solution or have any further questions?
Here are five related questions to practice:
- How would you simplify ?
- What is simplified from ?
- How can you rationalize ?
- What happens if you multiply by ?
- How does rationalizing the denominator help in simplifying expressions?
Tip: Rationalizing the denominator means removing the square root from the denominator by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same square root.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Rationalization
Square Roots
Simplification
Formulas
Rationalizing the denominator: Multiply numerator and denominator by the square root
Theorems
Rationalization Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10