Answer
The goal of rationalizing the denominator is to have an expression that doesn't have a radical in the denominator.
Work Step by Step
Rationalizing the denominator will remove any radicals in the denominator.
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 444: 5
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