Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Factoring - 4.5 Solve Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots - Guided Practice for Examples 2, 3 and 4 - Page 268: 15

Answer

$\frac{-9+\sqrt7}{74}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{-1}{9+\sqrt7}=\frac{-1(9-\sqrt7)}{(9+\sqrt7)(9-\sqrt7)}=\frac{-9+\sqrt7}{9^2-(\sqrt7)^2}=\frac{-9+\sqrt7}{81-7}=\frac{-9+\sqrt7}{74}$
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