Question

Find the value of a and b, if

√3−1 divided by √3+1 = a + b √3

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct answer is a=2,b=−1

Given, √3 -1÷√3+1 = a+b√3

On rationalizing, we get

• (√3-1)(√3-1)÷(√3+1)(√3-1) =a+b√3

• 3+1-2√3÷2 =a+b√3

• 2-√3=a+b√3

Comparing a=2,b=−1