Solve the following exercise:
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Solve the following exercise:
Let's proceed to simplify the expression:
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
Choose the largest value
The property lets you combine radicals! So .
Look for numbers you can square to get that result: because , and because .
Rationalizing means removing radicals from the bottom of fractions. Multiply top and bottom by the same radical: .
Factor out the perfect square! Since and , we get .
Be careful! You can only cancel identical terms. Here, becomes by dividing 6 ÷ 2, but you still need to rationalize the .
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