How to Rationalize the Denominator - Use the Conjugate

How to rationalize the denominator by multiplying by the conjugate. EASY. In other words, rewrite the fraction without square roots in the bottom.

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Rationalize the denominator:

Step 1: Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.
Step 2: And then simplify. The goal is to eliminate all radicals from the denominator.

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IA Chapter - Radical Expressions and Equations

1 Radicals
2 Simplifying Radical Expressions
3 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
4 Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
5 Rational Exponents
6 Solving Radical Equations
7 Complex Numbers
8 Review Exercises and Sample Exam