Math Problem Statement

10/√5+√2=

Solution

To solve the expression 105+2\frac{10}{\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{2}}, we should first rationalize the denominator. This involves multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.

Step 1: Identify the conjugate

The conjugate of 5+2\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{2} is 52\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2}.

Step 2: Multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate

105+2×5252=10(52)(5+2)(52)\frac{10}{\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2}} = \frac{10(\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2})}{(\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{2})(\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2})}

Step 3: Simplify the denominator

Using the difference of squares formula, (a+b)(ab)=a2b2(a + b)(a - b) = a^2 - b^2, we get: (5)2(2)2=52=3(\sqrt{5})^2 - (\sqrt{2})^2 = 5 - 2 = 3

Step 4: Simplify the expression

Now the expression becomes: 10(52)3=1051023=10531023\frac{10(\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2})}{3} = \frac{10\sqrt{5} - 10\sqrt{2}}{3} = \frac{10\sqrt{5}}{3} - \frac{10\sqrt{2}}{3}

So, the simplified form of the expression is: 10531023\frac{10\sqrt{5}}{3} - \frac{10\sqrt{2}}{3}

Would you like any further details or explanations?

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  1. How do you rationalize the denominator of a fraction?
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  3. How do you simplify expressions involving square roots?
  4. What is the conjugate of a binomial expression, and why is it useful?
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Tip: When rationalizing the denominator, always multiply by the conjugate to remove the square roots from the denominator.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rationalization
Simplification of fractions
Conjugate of binomial expressions
Difference of squares

Formulas

Difference of squares formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12