SOLUTION: i think this is the right subject, but i am not sure. if you could help me anyway, that would be awesome. i really hope so, thank you so much. it says rationalize the following...

Question 93983: i think this is the right subject, but i am not sure. if you could help me anyway, that would be awesome. i really hope so, thank you so much. it says rationalize the following...
(/x)+2
-------
(/x)-1
(p.s.(/x) means the square root of x) thank you so much!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Multiply the fraction by (which is a form of 1). This will rationalize the denominator.

Combine the fractions

Foil the numerator and the denominator

Notice the root terms cancel in the denominator. Now the denominator is completely rational.

Multiply to get

Combine like terms
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