Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Surds (Section 1 - No. 15)

Which of the following is a correct way to rationalize the denominator for 1/(√5 - √2)?
Multiply by (√5 + √2)/(√5 + √2)
Multiply by (√5 - √2)/(√5 - √2)
Multiply by √5/ √5
Multiply by √2/ √2

Explanation

To rationalize, multiply the fraction by the conjugate of the denominator over itself.

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