How to divide two radical expressions by rationalizing denominator

How to divide two radical expressions by rationalizing denominator

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Mathematics, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the process of simplifying expressions involving multiplication and division, especially when dealing with radicals. It emphasizes the importance of simplifying before multiplying and dividing, and provides a method for handling terms that cannot be directly divided. The tutorial guides viewers through multiplying by a suitable term to simplify radicals and achieve a final simplified expression without radicals in the denominator.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step when dealing with multiplication in algebra?

Multiply directly

Simplify first

Divide first

Add first

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When dividing and direct division isn't possible, what should you do?

Subtract a constant

Add a constant

Multiply by a suitable term

Divide by zero

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to remove radicals from the denominator?

To simplify the expression

To make it harder to solve

To make the expression more complex

To increase the value

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying sqrt(7) by itself?

14

7

21

49

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of sqrt(14X) divided by sqrt(21X)?

1

3

7

5