Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
12a)To rationalize the denominator, multiply the denominator and numerator by √5.

b) (a+b)² = a² + 2ab + b²
(1 +√3)² = 1² + 2*1*√3 + (√3)²
= 1 + 2√3 + 3
= 4 + 2√3
a = 4 ; b =2
13) (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b²

Answer:
x = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
10x + 1 = 12x - 5
Subtract 1 from each side
10x = 12x - 6
Subtract 12x from each side
-2x = -6
Divided by -2
x = 3
Answer:
-6
Step-by-step explanation: