Question

What steps must I take to simplify this?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

you first, please

Answer 3

I imagine that I would do √(2) part first. But I am kinda lost on this one.

Answer 4

hint: time \(\sqrt{2}\) to both numerator and denominator

Answer 5

multiply by 1 in the form of:\[\frac{ \sqrt{2} }{ \sqrt{2} }\cdot \frac{ 10 }{ \sqrt{2}}=?\]

Answer 6

Then simplify the resulting fraction.

Answer 7

Ok, one sec...

Answer 8

I think the answer would be 5? But just to be clear, I have to solve √(2) to 1.41421356237 and use it in my equation?

Answer 9

why do you have to solve \(\sqrt{2}\)? let it there

Answer 10

So what would √(2)x10 look like?

Answer 11

no
\[\frac{ \sqrt{2} }{ \sqrt{2} }\cdot \frac{ 10 }{ \sqrt{2} }=\frac{ 10 \sqrt{2} }{ 2 }= 5\sqrt{2}\]

Answer 12

Ok, I think I understand now. I havn't encountered a problem like this yet so it is kind of forgien to me. Thank you @MattDavis and @Loser66 .

Answer 13

Usually "simplified" means having the square roots in the numerator for these problems :)