JAMB Mathematics 2005 Question 9

Question 9

Surds

Simplify (√12 − √3)/(√12 + √3)

  1. A.0
  2. B.1/3
  3. C.3/5
  4. D.1
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Answer: B (1/3)

Explanation

√12 = 2√3, so the expression is (2√3 − √3)/(2√3 + √3) = √3/(3√3) = 1/3.