Math Problem Statement
Simplify the given expressions and determine their equivalence. The two questions include:
1. Simplify: \( \frac{6}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{2}{\sqrt{3} + 1} \) and identify the correct answer.
2. Simplify: \( \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{3 + \sqrt{2}}} \) and determine the correct result.
Solution
Let's solve these questions step by step.
First Expression
The problem asks for the simplification of the following expression:
We need to simplify and check which option matches the answer.
- Simplify :
Multiply numerator and denominator by to rationalize:
[ \frac{6}{\
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Simplification of Surds
Rationalization of Denominators
Formulas
Rationalization: Multiply numerator and denominator by conjugate to simplify surds.
Simplifying terms with square roots.
Theorems
Properties of square roots and rationalization techniques
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10