SOLUTION: Rationalize the denominator. -8sqrt(2)/sqrt(5)

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Question 793946: Rationalize the denominator.
-8sqrt(2)/sqrt(5)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Godslove18:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rationalize the denominator.
-8sqrt(2)/sqrt(5)
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Multiply NUM and DEN by sqrt(5)

Answer by Godslove18(3) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First you rationalize the denominator like this: -8sqrt2/sqrt5*sqrt5/sqrt5 this will give you: -8sqrt10/5