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8. Nazem and Joffrey are arguing about who got the right answer. Nazem says the answer is 1 /√3, and Joffrey says the answer is √3 /3. Show and explain that their answers are equivalent.

User Dhulihan
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Answer:

Yes both answer is correct.

Explanation:

The values
(1)/(√(3) ) \ and \ (√(3) )/(3) are equal because

Solving the given expression step by step:


(√(3) )/(3) =(√(3) )/(√(3) * √(3))

We rationalize denominator and change it into a simpler form as soon as possible.

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