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Write the simplest form of rationalising factor for the given surd. sqrt 50

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Question

Write the simplest form of rationalising factor for the given surd.

`sqrt 50`

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Solution

Since , `sqrt 50 = sqrt (25 xx 2) = 5 sqrt 2`

∴ `5sqrt2 xx sqrt2 = 5 xx 2 = 10` is a rational number.

So,`sqrt 2` is the simplest form of rationalising factor.

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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 (6) (ii) | Page 35
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