SOLUTION: Show work for 5 over 8-√6

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Question 582749: Show work for 5 over 8-√6
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Show work for 5 over 8-√6
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Multiply numerator and denominator by (8+sqrt(6))
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[5(8+sqrt(6)]/[(8-sqrt(6))(8+sqrt(6))]
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= [40+5sqrt(6)]/[64-6]
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= [40+5sqrt(6)]/58
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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