Algebra II : Radicals and Fractions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #1532 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Rationalize the denominator:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to rationalize the denominator, multiply both the top and bottom by square root of 28.

Square root 28 can also be written as:

This means that:

Simplify the terms. 

The answer is:  

Example Question #1533 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Rationalize the denominator, if possible:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Multiply the numerator and denominator with denominator.  This will eliminate the radical in the denominator.

There are no perfect squares that can be used to factor .

The answer is:  

Example Question #1534 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Rationalize the denominator:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To rationalize the denominator, multiply the top and bottom of the fraction by the denominator.

Simplify the numerator and denominator.

Rewrite the numerator based on common factors of known perfect squares.

Simplify the numerator.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1535 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Rationalize the denominator:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Multiply the top and bottom of the fraction by the denominator.

The radical can be factored using perfect squares.

Reduce the fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1536 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Simplify the radical:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Determine the least common denominator by multiplying both denominators together.

Convert both fractions.

Rationalize the denominator by multiplying square root six on the numerator and the denominator.

Factor the two radicals on the numerator by perfect squares.

Replace the terms.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1537 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Simplify:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Multiply both the top and bottom by the denominator.

Simplify both the top and bottom, and reduce the fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1538 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Simplify the fraction:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Multiply the numerator and denominator by the denominator.

Reduce the fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #4201 : Algebra Ii

Simplify:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to simplify this expression, rewrite the inner term of the fourth root using factors of the power of four, such as:

Rewrite the fourth root and simplify.

Simplify this fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1540 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Rationalize the denominator:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Multiply the top and bottom by the conjugate of the denominator.

Simplify the top and bottom of the fractions.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1541 : Mathematical Relationships And Basic Graphs

Solve the radicals:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Simplify the parentheses first.

Rationalize the denominator by multiplying both the top and the bottom by square root 15.

The answer is:  

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