Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.1 - Properties of Radicals - Exercises - Page 486: 57

Answer

$\frac{7\sqrt{10}+2\sqrt{ 5}}{47}$

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\frac{\sqrt{10}}{7-\sqrt{2}}$ The conjugate of $7-\sqrt{2}$ is $7+\sqrt{2}$ $=\frac{\sqrt{10}}{7-\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{7+\sqrt{2}}{7+\sqrt{2}}$ Use sum and difference pattern. $=\frac{\sqrt{10}(7+\sqrt{2})}{7^2-(\sqrt{2})^2}$ Simplify. $=\frac{7\sqrt{10}+\sqrt{10\cdot 2}}{49-2}$ $=\frac{7\sqrt{10}+\sqrt{4\cdot 5}}{47}$ $=\frac{7\sqrt{10}+2\sqrt{ 5}}{47}$
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