Asked by Alaska Diamond
Radicals are so confusing. Can someone show me step by step please. Im lost
5/8+√7
5/8+√7
Answers
Answered by
Steve
The main point is to recall that (a-b)(a+b) = a^2-b^2
So, if you want to get rid of roots in the denominator, multiply top and bottom by the "conjugate" expression
(8+√7)(8-√7) = 8^2 - √7^2 = 64-7 = 57
So,
5/(8+√7) = 5(8-√7)/((8+√7)(8-√7))
= 5(8-√7)/57
= (40 - 5√7)/57
So, if you want to get rid of roots in the denominator, multiply top and bottom by the "conjugate" expression
(8+√7)(8-√7) = 8^2 - √7^2 = 64-7 = 57
So,
5/(8+√7) = 5(8-√7)/((8+√7)(8-√7))
= 5(8-√7)/57
= (40 - 5√7)/57
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