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Rationalize each denominator. Simplify the answer.$$\frac{3+\sqrt{8}}{2-2 \sqrt{8}}$$
Step 1
The conjugate of $2-2\sqrt{8}$ is $2+2\sqrt{8}$. So, we have: $$ \frac{3+\sqrt{8}}{2-2 \sqrt{8}} \times \frac{2+2\sqrt{8}}{2+2\sqrt{8}} $$ Show more…
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