Math Problem Statement

Bentuk sederhana dari \(\frac{4\sqrt{5}}{3 - \sqrt{5}}\) adalah....

Solution

The question asks for the simplified form of 4535\frac{4\sqrt{5}}{3 - \sqrt{5}}.

To simplify this, we can use the method of multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The conjugate of 353 - \sqrt{5} is 3+53 + \sqrt{5}.

So, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3+53 + \sqrt{5}:

4535×3+53+5=45(3+5)(35)(3+5)\frac{4\sqrt{5}}{3 - \sqrt{5}} \times \frac{3 + \sqrt{5}}{3 + \sqrt{5}} = \frac{4\sqrt{5}(3 + \sqrt{5})}{(3 - \sqrt{5})(3 + \sqrt{5})}

Now, let's simplify both the numerator and denominator:

  1. Numerator: 45(3+5)=453+455=125+45=125+204\sqrt{5}(3 + \sqrt{5}) = 4\sqrt{5} \cdot 3 + 4\sqrt{5} \cdot \sqrt{5} = 12\sqrt{5} + 4 \cdot 5 = 12\sqrt{5} + 20

  2. Denominator: Using the difference of squares formula: (35)(3+5)=32(5)2=95=4(3 - \sqrt{5})(3 + \sqrt{5}) = 3^2 - (\sqrt{5})^2 = 9 - 5 = 4

Now the fraction becomes: 125+204\frac{12\sqrt{5} + 20}{4}

We can simplify this by dividing both terms in the numerator by 4: 1254+204=35+5\frac{12\sqrt{5}}{4} + \frac{20}{4} = 3\sqrt{5} + 5

So, the simplified form of 4535\frac{4\sqrt{5}}{3 - \sqrt{5}} is 35+53\sqrt{5} + 5, which corresponds to option e in the choices.

Do you need further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the importance of multiplying by the conjugate when simplifying expressions with square roots?
  2. How would the process change if the denominator were 3+53 + \sqrt{5} instead of 353 - \sqrt{5}?
  3. Can you apply the same method to simplify 7323\frac{7\sqrt{3}}{2 - \sqrt{3}}?
  4. What is the difference between rationalizing the denominator and simplifying radicals?
  5. How can you check if your final simplified form is correct?

Tip: Always remember to simplify both the numerator and denominator separately before combining terms!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radical Expressions
Simplification of Fractions

Formulas

Conjugate multiplication: (a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2
Simplification of fractions

Theorems

Difference of squares

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12