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algebra intermediate

Problem

Simplify and rationalize the denominator of the resulting fraction.
Solution
The problem is to simplify . Writing as shows that it is possible to cancel a and a top and bottom. Also, simplify to . This gives . Finally, to rationalize the denominator, multiply top and bottom by to get .
Final answer
\frac{2\sqrt{35}}{35}