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Rationalize the expression \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5}}\)

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JAMB 1982

Rationalize the expression \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5}}\)

  • A. \(\frac{1}{3}\)(\(\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2}\)
  • B. \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3}\) + \(\frac{\sqrt{5}}{5}\)
  • C. \(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}\)
  • D. 5(\(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}\)
  • E. \(\frac{1}{3}\)(\(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}\)
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5}}\)

\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{5}} \times \frac{(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5})}{(\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5})}\)

= \(\frac{\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}}{2 - 5}\)

= \(\frac{\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{5}}{-3}\)

= \(\frac{1}{3} (\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2})\)


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