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Simplify the radical expression by rationalizing the denominator. (-1+√3)/√3

 Nov 19, 2014

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To rationalize the denominator, multiply the numerator and the denominator by √3:

Numerator:  (-1 + √3) x √3  =  -√3 + 3

Denominator:  √3 x √3  =  3

Answer:  ( -√3 + 3 ) / 3

 Nov 19, 2014
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Best Answer

To rationalize the denominator, multiply the numerator and the denominator by √3:

Numerator:  (-1 + √3) x √3  =  -√3 + 3

Denominator:  √3 x √3  =  3

Answer:  ( -√3 + 3 ) / 3

geno3141 Nov 19, 2014

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