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 square roots or irrational numbers from the denominator of a fraction.

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How do you rationalize a fraction with a square root in the denominator?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator by the square root in the denominator.

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What is the definition of a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers.

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

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What is the formula for rationalizing a denominator with a binomial?

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Multiply by the conjugate of the denominator.

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