Math Problem Statement
9/square root of 2
Solution
The expression can be simplified by rationalizing the denominator. To rationalize, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by :
So, the simplified form of is:
Would you like further explanation or another calculation? Here are some related questions:
- What is the rationalization process used in this problem?
- How do you handle square roots in a fraction when simplifying expressions?
- How do you convert the simplified expression back to a decimal?
- What happens if we multiply both the numerator and denominator by a different square root (e.g., )?
- What is the importance of rationalizing the denominator in mathematics?
Tip: Rationalizing the denominator helps in simplifying expressions and can make working with fractions easier in further calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Rationalization
Square Roots
Fractions
Formulas
\( \frac{a}{\sqrt{b}} \times \frac{\sqrt{b}}{\sqrt{b}} = \frac{a\sqrt{b}}{b} \)
Theorems
Rationalizing the denominator
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9