SOLUTION: How would you write the following expression with a rational denominator and in simplest form?: {{{5/(sqrt(2)+ sqrt(3))}}} I have a test tomorrow and myself and most of the

Question 176975: How would you write the following expression with a rational denominator and in simplest form?:

I have a test tomorrow and myself and most of the people in my algebra class are still extremely confused. Please, please, please, help me with this and explain in full detail if possible! You're help would be very much appreciated!

Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When they are asking you to write it in "rational" form, they do not want to see any radicals (square root symbols) in the denominator.
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