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Rationalize the denominator.

9-10/2
V2+1

Rationalize the denominator. 9-10/2 V2+1-example-1
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Rationalize the denominator. 9-10/2 V2+1-example-1
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Answer:

d. 19√2 -29

Explanation:

Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.


(9-10√(2))/(√(2)+1)=((9-10√(2))(√(2)-1))/((√(2)+1)(√(2)-1))\\\\=(9√(2)-9-10\cdot2+10√(2))/(2-1)=\boxed{19√(2)-29}

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