SOLUTION: Rationalize the denominator. (4-√3)/(6+√y)

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Question 170460This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra
: Rationalize the denominator.
(4-√3)/(6+√y)
This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rationalize the denominator.
(4-√3)/(6+√y)
Multiply numerator and denominator by (6-sqrt(y)) to get:
= [(4-sqrt(3))(6-sqrt(y))]/[3y-y^2]
= [24-4sqrt(y)-6sqrt(3)+sqrt(3y)]/[3y-y^2]
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Cheers,
Stan H.


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