SOLUTION: Perform the indicated division. Rationalize the denominator if necessary. Then simplify each radical expression. {{{(-9 -sqrt108)/3}}} I am a bit confussed about solving the

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Question 73472: Perform the indicated division. Rationalize the denominator if necessary. Then simplify each radical expression.

I am a bit confussed about solving these types of problems and need some assistance please. Thanks.

Found 2 solutions by checkley75, Cintchr:
Answer by checkley75(3666)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-9-SQRTR108)/3 (SQRT OF 108=6SQRT3)
(-9-6SQRT3)/3 DIVIDE BOTH TERMS IN THE NUMERATOR BY 3 THUS:
-3-2SQRT3

Answer by Cintchr(481)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Work out the sqrt 108 first


Divide all parts by three

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