Observe that the radical is V3 Square the real number eliminated from the denominator. Explain whether this process is equivalent to rationalizing the denominator.

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Chapter8: Roots And Radicals
Section8.5: Divide Radical Expressions
Problem 284E: Explain what is meant by the word rationalize in the phrase, "rationalize a denominator."
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Observe that the radical is
V3
Square the real number
eliminated from the denominator. Explain whether this
process is equivalent to rationalizing the denominator.
Transcribed Image Text:Observe that the radical is V3 Square the real number eliminated from the denominator. Explain whether this process is equivalent to rationalizing the denominator.
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