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OpenStudy (anonymous):

conjugate this expression

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[x-\sqrt{2}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

conjugate means as follows: if it''s (a-b) then multiply by (a+b)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

example Im confused

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[(x-\sqrt{2})(x+\sqrt{2})\] now see what you get

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok give me a sec

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^2-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

correct

OpenStudy (unklerhaukus):

isn't that multiplying by the conjugate @thomasj

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