Question

m =

1
/3 − √8

, calculate :

(i) m2

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Answer 1

Answer: 17+12√2

Hihi

m=1/(3-√8)

IMPORTANT

The point of the question is to rationalize the denominator

so that it becomes 1.

If we rationalize it

we have

m=3+√8

Now square both sides.

m²=9+6√8+8

    =17+6√8

    =17+6*2√2