This video discusses how to simplify radical expressions involving fractions and/or division

This video covers how to rationalise the denominator of a surd, which just means to get rid of any surds on the bottom of a fraction.



This is part 3 of our 3 part series

on surds.

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when you are learning to complete rationalizing the denominator, a problem like this is a great way make sure that you understand what you are doing and review your skillls with radicals.

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