Q. 18. Simplify 6+436−43 by rationalizing the denominator.6. If x=3+22, then find whether x+x1 is rational or irrational
Multiply by conjugate: To simplify (6−43)/(6+43), we'll multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.Calculation: (6−43)/(6+43)×(6−43)/(6−43)
Expand numerator and denominator: Now, we'll expand the numerator and the denominator.Calculation: (6−43)2/(6+43)(6−43)
Simplify squares and product: Simplify the squares and the product of the conjugates.Calculation: (36−483+48)/(36−48)
Combine like terms: Combine like terms in the numerator and denominator.Calculation: (84−483)/(−12)
Divide by denominator: Divide both terms in the numerator by the denominator.Calculation: −7+43
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