SOLUTION: Simplify 1/(sqrt(2) + 2 + sqrt(3)) + 1/(sqrt(2) - 2

SOLUTION: Simplify 1/(sqrt(2) + 2 + sqrt(3)) + 1/(sqrt(2) - 2 - sqrt(3)).

Question 1209233: Simplify 1/(sqrt(2) + 2 + sqrt(3)) + 1/(sqrt(2) - 2 - sqrt(3)).
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




We combine the fractions over the LCD, using 







Combine the terms on top, and FOIL out the bottom:







Rationalize the denominator:









Multiply top and bottom by -1



Edwin

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