Rationalizing the Denominator Using Conjugates

Rationalize the demonator

by Deb Scott

​Objective: To be able to rationalize the demonator

Rationalize the Denominator

This may be new to you but is very important!

Rationalize the Denominator

Multiple Choice

Why do we rationalize the denominator?

• Because the teacher said so.

• radicals in the denominator is unacceptable in math

• The teacher likes to torture the students

• I have no idea

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Poll

I think I am beginning to understand

• Yes

• No

• Getting there

• Need more practice

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Poll

I am ready for harder questions

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Open Ended

How do you feel about Rationalizing the Denominator?

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