WAEC Mathematics 2021 Question 12

Question 12

Surds

Simplify: 2√7 − 14/√7 + 7/√21

  1. A.√21/21
  2. B.7√21/3
  3. C.√21/3
  4. D.3√21
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (√21/3)

Explanation

14/√7 = 2√7, which cancels with 2√7. And 7/√21 = 7√21/21 = √21/3.