SOLUTION: How do I simplify 6/(2

SOLUTION: How do I simplify 6/(2 - sqrt2)?

Question 1048920: How do I simplify 6/(2 - sqrt2)?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simplify 6/(2 - sqrt2)
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Multiply numerator and denominator by (2+sqrt(2)) to get::
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= 6(2+sqrt(2))/(2^2- (sqrt(2))^2)
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= 6(2+sqrt(2))/(4-2)
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= 3(2+sqrt(2))
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= 6 + 3sqrt(2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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