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If a and b are rational numbers, find their value if :3 √5+ √3/√5− √3 = a + b√15 |
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Answer» Answer: MARK me as brainlist Step-by-step explanation: It is given that − 3
5 + 3
=a+b
SIMPLIFY the term on the L.H.S. by rationalizing, 5 − 3
5 + 3
× 5 + 3
5 + 3
= ( 5 ) 2 −( 3 ) 2
( 5 + 3 ) 2
= 5−3 ( 5 ) 2 +( 3 ) 2 +2 5
3
= 2 5+3+2 15
= 2 8+2 15
=4+ 15
Now, 4+ 15 =a+b 15
⇒a=4 and b=1 |
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