HW: Rationalizing the Denominator

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What does it mean to rationalize the denominator?

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Rationalizing the denominator involves eliminating any irrational numbers (like square roots) from the denominator of a fraction.

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What is the first step in rationalizing a denominator with a binomial?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.

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Why is it important to rationalize the denominator?

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Rationalizing the denominator can simplify calculations and make expressions easier to work with.

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