Easy Algebra Step-by-Step

42 Easy Algebra Step-by-Step

d.^1

2

Step 1. Multiply the numerator and the denominator of

1

2

by the least

number that will make the denominator a perfect square.

1

2

= =

12 ⋅

22 ⋅

2

4

Step 2. Express

2

4

as a product of two numbers, one of which is the

largest perfect square.

=⋅

1

4

2

Step 3. Replace

1

4

⋅ 2 with the product of the square roots of

1

4

and 2.

=⋅

1

4

2

Step 4. Find

1

4

and put the answer in front of 2 as a coeffi cient.

=

1

2

2

Step 5. Review the main results.

1

2

12

22

2

4

1

4

2

1

4

2

1

2

= ==⋅= 2 ⋅= 2 2