OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §9.5 Divide Square Roots · Exercise 72 · Algebra · Radicals & surds

Divide Square Roots · Exercise 72

ⓐ Approximate $\frac{1}{2}$ by dividing $\frac{1}{1.414}$ using long division without a calculator.
ⓑ Rationalizing the denominator of $\frac{1}{2}$ gives $\frac{2}{2} .$ Approximate $\frac{2}{2}$ by dividing $\frac{1.414}{2}$ using long division without a calculator.
ⓒ Do you agree that rationalizing the denominator makes calculations easier? Why or why not?

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