Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 1-12 - Cumulative Review - Page 846: 26

Answer

The rationalized value of the denominator of \[\frac{3-\sqrt{y}}{2-\sqrt{y}}\] is \[\frac{6-y+\sqrt{y}}{4-y}\]

Work Step by Step

Consider the radical expression. \[\frac{3-\sqrt{y}}{2-\sqrt{y}}\] The conjugate of the denominator is \[2+\sqrt{y}\]. Multiply the numerator and the denominator by \[2+\sqrt{y}\]. \[\begin{align} & \frac{3-\sqrt{y}}{2-\sqrt{y}}=\frac{3-\sqrt{y}}{2-\sqrt{y}}\cdot \frac{2+\sqrt{y}}{2+\sqrt{y}} \\ & =\frac{6+3\sqrt{y}-2\sqrt{y}-y}{{{2}^{2}}-{{\left( \sqrt{y} \right)}^{2}}} \\ & =\frac{6-y+\sqrt{y}}{4-y} \end{align}\]
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