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Rationalize the denominator.

i. ii.


iii. iv.

i. The rationalizing factor of √7 + √2 is √7 – √2. Therefore, multiply both numerator and denominator by √7 – √2.





[ (a-b)(a+b) = a2 – b2]




ii. The rationalizing factor of 2√5 – 3√2 is 2√5 + 3√2. Therefore, multiply both numerator and denominator by 2√5 + 3√2.





[ (a-b)(a+b) = a2 – b2]




iii. The rationalizing factor of 7 + 4√3 is 7 – 4√3. Therefore, multiply both numerator and denominator by 7 – 4√3.





[ (a-b)(a+b) = a2 – b2]




iv. The rationalizing factor of √5 + √3 is √5 - √3. Therefore, multiply both numerator and denominator by √5 - √3.





[ (a-b)(a+b) = a2 – b2]



[ (a-b)2 = a2 + b2 – 2ab]






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