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Since we are working with square roots, we can use conjugates to eliminate the root.
Which is the conjugate of
Multiply together
Which is the conjugate of
Multiply together
To rationalize
you would:
Reduce if possible.
Simplify both the numerator and denominator.
Find the conjugate.
Distibute (by foiling) in both the top and bottom.
Show that you are multipling by the conjugate (on the top and bottom).
To rationalize
Which step is correct?
Rationalize:
Rationalize:
Rationalize:
Rationalize:
Choose all that are true