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Question 82351: how do you simplify this problem?5%2F%28radical+7-radical+3%29
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/(radical 7-radical 3)
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Multiply numerator and denominator by (sqrt7+sqrt3) to get:
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[5(sqrt7+sqrt3)] / [7-3]
=(5/4)(sqrt7+sqrt3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.