Simplify each complex fraction. See Examples 5 and 6. [(y + 3)/y − 4/(y − 1)] / [(y/y + 1/y) / (y − 1) + 1/y]
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0. Review of College Algebra
Rationalizing Denominators
Multiple Choice
Rationalize the denominator and simplify the radical expression.
5−67
A
197
B
−1157+42
C
2157+42
D
1957+42
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Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the expression that needs rationalization: \( \frac{\sqrt{7}}{5 - \sqrt{6}} \).
To rationalize the denominator, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: \( 5 + \sqrt{6} \).
Apply the difference of squares formula: \((a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2\) to the denominator, where \(a = 5\) and \(b = \sqrt{6}\).
Simplify the denominator: \(5^2 - (\sqrt{6})^2 = 25 - 6 = 19\).
Multiply the numerator: \(\sqrt{7} \times (5 + \sqrt{6}) = 5\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{42}\), and combine with the simplified denominator to get \(\frac{5\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{42}}{19}\).
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