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Write the lowest rationalising factor of :
`15 -3sqrt(2)`

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To find the lowest rationalizing factor of the expression \( 15 - 3\sqrt{2} \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Rationalizing Factor The rationalizing factor of a binomial expression of the form \( a - b \) is its conjugate, which is \( a + b \). In this case, we have: - \( a = 15 \) - \( b = 3\sqrt{2} \) Thus, the conjugate (or rationalizing factor) of \( 15 - 3\sqrt{2} \) is: \[ 15 + 3\sqrt{2} \] ### Step 2: Multiply the Expression by its Rationalizing Factor To rationalize \( 15 - 3\sqrt{2} \), we multiply it by its conjugate: \[ (15 - 3\sqrt{2})(15 + 3\sqrt{2}) \] ### Step 3: Apply the Difference of Squares Formula Using the difference of squares formula \( (a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2 \), we can simplify the expression: \[ = 15^2 - (3\sqrt{2})^2 \] ### Step 4: Calculate the Squares Now, we calculate each square: - \( 15^2 = 225 \) - \( (3\sqrt{2})^2 = 3^2 \cdot (\sqrt{2})^2 = 9 \cdot 2 = 18 \) ### Step 5: Subtract the Results Now, we subtract the results: \[ 225 - 18 = 207 \] ### Conclusion Thus, the lowest rationalizing factor of \( 15 - 3\sqrt{2} \) is: \[ \boxed{15 + 3\sqrt{2}} \]
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ICSE-RATIONAL AND IRRATIONAL NUMBERS -EXERCISE 1 (C)
  1. Write the lowest rationalising factor of : sqrt(5) -sqrt(2)

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  2. Write the lowest rationalising factor of : sqrt(18)-sqrt(50)

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  3. Write the lowest rationalising factor of : 15 -3sqrt(2)

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  4. Write the lowest rationalising factor of : 3 sqrt(2)+ 2sqrt(3)

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  5. Rationalize the denominatior of : (3)/(sqrt(5))

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  6. Rationalize the denominatiors of : (2sqrt(3))/(5)

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  7. Rationalize the denominatior of : (1)/(sqrt(3)-sqrt(2))

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  8. Rationalize the denominatior of : (3)/(sqrt(5)+sqrt(2))

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  9. Rationalize the denominatior of : (2-sqrt(3))/(2+sqrt(3))

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  10. Rationalize the denominatior of : (sqrt(3)+1)/(sqrt(3)-1)

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  12. Rationalize the denominatiors of : (sqrt(6)-sqrt(5))/(sqrt(6)+sqrt(5...

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  13. Rationalize the denominatiors of : (2sqrt(5)+3sqrt(2))/(2sqrt(5)-3s...

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  14. Find the values of a and b in each of the (2+sqrt(3))/(2-sqrt(3))= ...

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  15. Find the values of a and b in each of the (sqrt(7)-2)/(sqrt(7)+2)= ...

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  16. Find the values of a and b in each of the (3)/(sqrt(3)-sqrt(2))= a...

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  17. Find the values of a and b in each of the (5+3sqrt(2))/(5-3sqrt(2)...

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  18. Simplify : (22)/(2sqrt(3)+1)+(17)/(2sqrt(3)-1)

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  19. Simplify : (sqrt(2))/(sqrt(6)-sqrt(2))- (sqrt(3))/(sqrt(6)+sqrt(2))

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  20. If x =(sqrt(5)-2)/(sqrt(5)+2) and y = (sqrt(5)+2)/(sqrt(5)-2) : find :...

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