Math Problem Statement
simplify √5 + 2√3 devided by √5 - 3√5
Solution
To simplify the given expression:
First, simplify the denominator:
Thus, the expression becomes:
Now, separate the terms in the numerator:
Simplify each term:
Thus, the simplified expression is:
If you'd like, you can rationalize the second term by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by :
So, the final simplified expression is:
Would you like more details or clarification on any step?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you rationalize a denominator?
- What happens if the denominator contains multiple square roots?
- How do you simplify terms with different radicals?
- How can this approach be extended to complex fractions?
- How would the expression change if both the numerator and denominator had radicals?
Tip: Always simplify square roots and like terms in both the numerator and denominator before proceeding to rationalize.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Simplifying Radicals
Algebraic Fractions
Formulas
a√x + b√y = (a + b)√x if the radicands are the same
Rationalization of fractions with radicals: Multiply numerator and denominator by a suitable radical to eliminate square roots in the denominator
Theorems
Properties of Radicals
Basic Fraction Simplification
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10