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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:
Simplify both the numerator and denominator.
Show that you are multipling by the conjugate (on the top and bottom).
Find the conjugate.
Distibute (by foiling) in both the top and bottom.
Reduce if possible.
To rationalize
Which step is correct?
Rationalize:
Rationalize:
Rationalize:
Rationalize:
Choose all that are true