Question 8
SurdsGiven that (√3 + √5)/√5 = x + y√15, find the value of (x + y).
- A.1⅗
- B.1⅖
- C.1⅕
- D.⅕
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (1⅕)
Explanation
(√3 + √5)/√5 = √3/√5 + 1 = √15/5 + 1. So x = 1, y = 1/5 and x + y = 1⅕.
Given that (√3 + √5)/√5 = x + y√15, find the value of (x + y).
Answer: C (1⅕)
(√3 + √5)/√5 = √3/√5 + 1 = √15/5 + 1. So x = 1, y = 1/5 and x + y = 1⅕.