SOLUTION: 6+2√3 ----------- 8-7√3

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Question 237162: 6+2√3
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8-7√3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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6+2√3
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8-7√3

0000000000000000000
Multiply numerator and denominator by 8+7Sqrt(3) to get:
0000000000000000000
[(6+2sqrt(3))(8+7sqrt(3))]/[64-49*3]
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= [48 + 58sqrt(3) + 14*3]/[-83]
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= [90+58sqrt(3)]/(-83)
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Cheers,
Stan H.