Math Problem Statement

(\sqrt(10)+\sqrt(3))/(\sqrt(10)-\sqrt(3))

Solution

To simplify the expression:

10+3103\frac{\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{10} - \sqrt{3}}

we'll multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator, which is 10+3\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{3}. This is done to eliminate the square roots in the denominator.

Step 1: Multiply numerator and denominator by 10+3\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{3}

10+3103×10+310+3=(10+3)2(10)2(3)2\frac{\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{10} - \sqrt{3}} \times \frac{\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{3}} = \frac{(\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{3})^2}{(\sqrt{10})^2 - (\sqrt{3})^2}

Step 2: Apply the difference of squares in the denominator

The difference of squares formula is a2b2=(ab)(a+b)a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b).

=(10+3)2(10)2(3)2=(10)2+2103+(3)2103= \frac{(\sqrt{10} + \sqrt{3})^2}{(\sqrt{10})^2 - (\sqrt{3})^2} = \frac{(\sqrt{10})^2 + 2\sqrt{10}\sqrt{3} + (\sqrt{3})^2}{10 - 3}

Step 3: Simplify the numerator and denominator

=10+230+37= \frac{10 + 2\sqrt{30} + 3}{7}

=13+2307= \frac{13 + 2\sqrt{30}}{7}

Thus, the simplified expression is:

13+2307\frac{13 + 2\sqrt{30}}{7}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you multiply binomials with square roots?
  2. What is the significance of the conjugate in rationalizing denominators?
  3. How can you simplify expressions involving radicals?
  4. What are the steps to rationalize a complex denominator?
  5. How do you apply the difference of squares formula?

Tip: Always check if the denominator can be simplified using the conjugate when dealing with square roots.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Radical Expressions
Rationalization
Difference of Squares

Formulas

Difference of squares: a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)
Conjugate multiplication for rationalization

Theorems

Difference of squares theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10