Question

how do you rationalize the denominator for 4/ (1+ sqrt 3)

Answer 1

multiply it with (1-sqrt3)/(1-sqrt3)

Answer 2

so \[4+\sqrt 3 \div 1+\sqrt 3\] ?

Answer 3

the denominator you wrote must be -2

Answer 4

so.... \[4+\sqrt 3 \div -2\]

Answer 5

so what is wrong with that? you just did it!

Answer 6

awesome! thanks!

Answer 7

ur welcome

Answer 8

to simplify that would you divide 4/-2? or is it already in simplest form

Answer 9

yes u can divide it
it would become -2-(sqrt 3)/2=-2.865

Answer 10

ok :)