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If find the values of a and b.

Given, = a+b√5


Need to find the value of a and b


Now, we can find by rationalizing the denominator


Since, we know to rationalize the denominator of we must multiply the number with its denominator as follows


( × )–( × )


=


=


=


=


=


= a+b√5


Hence, the value of a = 0 and b =


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