Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.1 - Properties of Radicals - Monitoring Progress - Page 482: 18

Answer

$-4+4\sqrt{3}$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\frac{8}{1+\sqrt{3}}$ The conjugate of $1+\sqrt{3}$ is $1-\sqrt{3}$. Multiply by $\frac{\sqrt[3]{2}}{\sqrt[3]{2}}$. $=\frac{8}{1+\sqrt{3}}\cdot \frac{1-\sqrt{3}}{1-\sqrt{3}}$ Use sum and difference pattern. $=\frac{8(1-\sqrt{3})}{1^2-(\sqrt{3})^2}$ Simplify. $=\frac{8(1-\sqrt{3})}{1-3}$ $=\frac{8(1-\sqrt{3})}{-2}$ $=-4(1-\sqrt{3})$ Use distributive property. $=-4+4\sqrt{3}$.
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