Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Exponents and Radicals - 10.4 Dividing Radical Expressions - 10.4 Exercise Set - Page 654: 89

Answer

$$-\frac{3\sqrt{a^2-3}}{a^2-3}$$

Work Step by Step

Simplifying the expression using the rules of radicals, we find: $$ \frac{a^2}{\sqrt{a^2-3}}+\frac{\sqrt{a^2-3}\sqrt{a^2-3}}{\sqrt{a^2-3}}\\ \frac{-3}{\sqrt{a^2-3}}\\ -\frac{3\sqrt{a^2-3}}{a^2-3}$$
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