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Rationalising
Rationalising
Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo
If 𝑎 and 𝑏 are rational numbers and (√11 − √7)/(√11 + √7) = a – b√77, find the value of 𝑎 and 𝑏 = 9/2−1/2 √77 Comparing with 𝑎−𝑏√77 Hence, a = 𝟗/𝟐 and b = 𝟏/𝟐