Math Problem Statement

.Express fraction numerator 8 over denominator square root of 3 end fraction space minus space fraction numerator square root of 48 over denominator 6 end fraction space plus space fraction numerator 4 over denominator square root of 27 end fraction as a surd in its simplest form, fraction numerator a square root of b over denominator c end fraction , where a and c are integers and square root of b is a surd.

Solution

We are given the expression:

83486+427\frac{8}{\sqrt{3}} - \frac{\sqrt{48}}{6} + \frac{4}{\sqrt{27}}

Step 1: Rationalizing 83\frac{8}{\sqrt{3}}

Multiply numerator and denominator by 3\sqrt{3}:

83×33=833\frac{8}{\sqrt{3}} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{8\sqrt{3}}{3}

Step 2: Simplifying 486\frac{\sqrt{48}}{6}

First, simplify 48\sqrt{48}:

48=16×3=43\sqrt{48} = \sqrt{16 \times 3} = 4\sqrt{3}

So,

486=436=233\frac{\sqrt{48}}{6} = \frac{4\sqrt{3}}{6} = \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}

Step 3: Rationalizing 427\frac{4}{\sqrt{27}}

First, simplify 27\sqrt{27}:

27=9×3=33\sqrt{27} = \sqrt{9 \times 3} = 3\sqrt{3}

So,

427=433\frac{4}{\sqrt{27}} = \frac{4}{3\sqrt{3}}

Multiply numerator and denominator by 3\sqrt{3}:

433×3=439\frac{4\sqrt{3}}{3 \times 3} = \frac{4\sqrt{3}}{9}

Step 4: Expressing with a Common Denominator

We now have:

833233+439\frac{8\sqrt{3}}{3} - \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3} + \frac{4\sqrt{3}}{9}

The first two terms have denominator 3, so:

(82)33=633=23\frac{(8 - 2)\sqrt{3}}{3} = \frac{6\sqrt{3}}{3} = 2\sqrt{3}

Now, combine with 439\frac{4\sqrt{3}}{9}, using a common denominator of 9:

63×39+439=183+439\frac{6\sqrt{3} \times 3}{9} + \frac{4\sqrt{3}}{9} = \frac{18\sqrt{3} + 4\sqrt{3}}{9}

=2239= \frac{22\sqrt{3}}{9}

Final Answer:

2239\frac{22\sqrt{3}}{9}

where a=22a = 22, b=3b = 3, and c=9c = 9.


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Related Questions:

  1. How do you simplify surds in fraction form?
  2. What is the process of rationalizing denominators?
  3. How do you find the simplest form of a surd?
  4. What are common mistakes when simplifying surds?
  5. How do you find a common denominator when adding fractions with surds?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplifying Surds
Rationalizing Denominators
Fractions

Formulas

Rationalizing a fraction by multiplying by the conjugate
Simplifying square roots of products

Theorems

Simplifying expressions with surds
Rationalization of denominators

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10