Question

find a ,b 5+2root3 / 7+2root 3 = a+b root 3

Answer 1

Hi Jatingarg,

You would first need to rationalize the surd by multiplying by multiplicative inverse of 7+4rt.3 (7-4rt.3) on both numerator and denominator. Simplifying, you get :

11 - 6rt.3 = a + brt.3

Hence, a = 11, b = -6