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Can you get a rational number when you compute the quotient of two surds Justify answer with an example

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Can you get a rational number when you compute the quotient of two surds Justify answer with an example

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Solution

Yes, The quotient of two surds will give a rational number.

Example:

(a) `sqrt(32) ÷ sqrt(8) = sqrt(8 xx 4)/sqrt(8) = sqrt(4)` = 2

(b) `sqrt(50) ÷ sqrt(2) = sqrt(25 xx 2)/sqrt(2) = sqrt(25)` = 5

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Chapter 2: Real Numbers - Exercise 2.6 [Page 68]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics [English] Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 2 Real Numbers
Exercise 2.6 | Q 6. (iv) | Page 68
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