Rationalize the denominator of .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate : . Step 2. Simplify denominator: . Step 3. Divide: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** Omitting denominator subtraction leaves an unsimplified fraction.
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