SOLUTION: The approximate pulse rate (in beats per minute) of an adult who is t inches tall is given by the function p(t) = 590/ Radical symbol over t . Write the formula in a form i

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Question 1154786: The approximate pulse rate (in beats per minute) of an adult who is t inches tall is given by the function
p(t) = 590/ Radical symbol over t

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Write the formula in a form in which the denominator is a rational expression. (Simplify your answer completely.)
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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p%28t%29+=+590%2F+sqrt%28+t%29

Multiply numerator and denominator by a radical that will get rid of the radical in the denominator.

p%28t%29+=+%28590sqrt%28+t%29%29%2F%28+sqrt%28+t%29%2Asqrt%28+t%29%29
p%28t%29+=+%28590sqrt%28+t%29%29%2F+t