Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

7+√5/4

Step-by-step explanation:

if that is = a, find the value of a + 1 over a

​Given that a = 3 - √5

a+1/1 = (3-√5)+1/3 - √5

4-√5/3 - √5

Rationalize

4-√5/3 - √5 * 3+√5/3 + √5

= 12 +4√5-3√5-√25/9-5

= 12+√5-5/4

= 7+√5/4

Hence the requred answer is  7+√5/4