Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.1-9.3 - Quiz - Page 504: 9

Answer

$\frac{15-3\sqrt{3}}{11}$

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\frac{6}{5+\sqrt{3}}$ The conjugate of $5+\sqrt{3}$ is $5-\sqrt{3}$ $=\frac{6}{5+\sqrt{3}} \cdot \frac{5-\sqrt{3}}{5-\sqrt{3}}$ Use sum and difference pattern. $=\frac{6(5-\sqrt{3})}{5^2-(\sqrt{3})^2}$ Simplify. $=\frac{6(5-\sqrt{3})}{25-3}$ $=\frac{6(5-\sqrt{3})}{22}$ $=\frac{3(5-\sqrt{3})}{11}$ Use distributive property. $=\frac{15-3\sqrt{3}}{11}$
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