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`(3)/(sqrt(3)-sqrt(2))= a sqrt(3)-bsqrt(2)`

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To solve the equation \(\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}} = a\sqrt{3} - b\sqrt{2}\), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Rationalize the Denominator To eliminate the square roots in the denominator, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The conjugate of \(\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}\) is \(\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}\). \[ \frac{3}{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3(\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2})}{(\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2})(\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2})} \] ### Step 2: Simplify the Denominator Using the difference of squares formula, we can simplify the denominator: \[ (\sqrt{3})^2 - (\sqrt{2})^2 = 3 - 2 = 1 \] So, the denominator simplifies to 1. ### Step 3: Simplify the Numerator Now, we simplify the numerator: \[ 3(\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}) = 3\sqrt{3} + 3\sqrt{2} \] ### Step 4: Set the Equation Now we have: \[ 3\sqrt{3} + 3\sqrt{2} = a\sqrt{3} - b\sqrt{2} \] ### Step 5: Compare Coefficients We can compare the coefficients of \(\sqrt{3}\) and \(\sqrt{2}\) from both sides of the equation. 1. For \(\sqrt{3}\): \[ a = 3 \] 2. For \(\sqrt{2}\): \[ -b = 3 \implies b = -3 \] ### Final Values Thus, the values of \(a\) and \(b\) are: \[ a = 3, \quad b = -3 \] ---
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ICSE-RATIONAL AND IRRATIONAL NUMBERS -EXERCISE 1 (C)
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  14. If x=2sqrt(3)+2sqrt(2) find : (x+(1)/(x))^(2)

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