Question

3. Find rational numbers a and b such that
V2-1/V2+1
= a + bv2​

Answer 1

Answer:

a=3, b=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

V2-1/V2+1

=> The R.F. of V2+1 is V2-1.

=> (V2-1/V2+1) * (V2-1/V2-1)

=> [(V2-1)^2]/[(V2)^2 - (1)^2]

=> [2+1-2*V2*1]/[2-1]

=> (3-2V2)/(1)

=> a=3, b=-2