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Let `a = sqrt(6) - sqrt(5) , b = sqrt(5) - 2, c = 2 - sqrt(3)`
Then point out the correct alternative among the four alternatives gives bleow

A

`b lt a lt c`

B

` a lt c lt b`

C

` b lt c lt a`

D

`b a lt b lt c`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the expressions for \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) given as: - \( a = \sqrt{6} - \sqrt{5} \) - \( b = \sqrt{5} - 2 \) - \( c = 2 - \sqrt{3} \) We will rationalize each expression to compare their values. ### Step 1: Rationalize \( a \) We start with \( a = \sqrt{6} - \sqrt{5} \). To rationalize, we multiply and divide by the conjugate: \[ a = \frac{(\sqrt{6} - \sqrt{5})(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5})}{\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5}} = \frac{6 - 5}{\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5}} \] ### Step 2: Rationalize \( b \) Next, we rationalize \( b = \sqrt{5} - 2 \). Again, we multiply and divide by the conjugate: \[ b = \frac{(\sqrt{5} - 2)(\sqrt{5} + 2)}{\sqrt{5} + 2} = \frac{5 - 4}{\sqrt{5} + 2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5} + 2} \] ### Step 3: Rationalize \( c \) Now, we rationalize \( c = 2 - \sqrt{3} \). We multiply and divide by the conjugate: \[ c = \frac{(2 - \sqrt{3})(2 + \sqrt{3})}{2 + \sqrt{3}} = \frac{4 - 3}{2 + \sqrt{3}} = \frac{1}{2 + \sqrt{3}} \] ### Step 4: Compare the values of \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) Now we have: - \( a = \frac{1}{\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5}} \) - \( b = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5} + 2} \) - \( c = \frac{1}{2 + \sqrt{3}} \) To compare these fractions, we need to analyze their denominators: 1. **Denominator of \( a \)**: \( \sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5} \) 2. **Denominator of \( b \)**: \( \sqrt{5} + 2 \) 3. **Denominator of \( c \)**: \( 2 + \sqrt{3} \) ### Step 5: Determine the largest denominator To find the smallest value among \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \), we need to find the largest denominator: - **Estimate \( \sqrt{6} \approx 2.45 \) and \( \sqrt{5} \approx 2.24 \)**: - \( \sqrt{6} + \sqrt{5} \approx 4.69 \) - **Estimate \( \sqrt{5} \approx 2.24 \)**: - \( \sqrt{5} + 2 \approx 4.24 \) - **Estimate \( \sqrt{3} \approx 1.73 \)**: - \( 2 + \sqrt{3} \approx 3.73 \) ### Conclusion From the estimates, we see that: - Denominator of \( c \) (approx. 3.73) is the smallest, - Denominator of \( b \) (approx. 4.24) is larger, - Denominator of \( a \) (approx. 4.69) is the largest. Thus, the order of the values is: \[ c < b < a \] ### Final Answer The correct alternative is that \( c \) is the smallest, followed by \( b \), and then \( a \). ---
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