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Rationalize the denominator. 1/sqrt5

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Question

Rationalize the denominator.

`1/sqrt5`

Sum
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Solution

`1/sqrt5 = 1/sqrt5 xx sqrt 5/ sqrt 5    ...["multiply numerator and denominator by" sqrt5]`

`= sqrt 5/5`

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Simplifying an Expression by Rationalization of the Denominator
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Chapter 2: Real Numbers - Problem Set 2 [Page 35]

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Balbharati Mathematics 1 [English] Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2 Real Numbers
Problem Set 2 | Q (8) (i) | Page 35

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