Math Problem Statement
simplify (6 - 3 root 5) / (2 + root 5)
Solution
To simplify , we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The conjugate of is .
Let's go through the steps:
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Multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:
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Simplify the denominator:
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Expand the numerator: Simplifying each term: Combine like terms:
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Final simplified expression: Now, we have:
Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is:
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Here are some related problems:
- Simplify .
- Rationalize the denominator of .
- Simplify .
- Simplify .
- Find the conjugate of .
Tip: The conjugate of a binomial expression is . Multiplying by the conjugate helps to eliminate the square root in the denominator.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Rationalizing the Denominator
Conjugates
Radicals
Formulas
Conjugate of (a + b√c) is (a - b√c)
(a + b√c)(a - b√c) = a² - (b√c)²
Simplification of radicals
Theorems
Conjugate Theorem
Difference of Squares
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12