Question

Simplify. Rationalize the denominator. -3/5 + √3

Answer 1

Answer: -3-5$\sqrt{3}$ / 5

Step-by-step explanation

To write $\sqrt{3}$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by 5/5.

-3/5 + $\sqrt{3}$ * 5/5

Then combine fractions, so that the numeratiors over the common denominator.  

-3 + 5 $\sqrt{3}$ /5

Simplify with factoring out.

Rewrite -3 as -1 (3). Next factor -1 out of 5 $\sqrt{3}$. Then facotr -1 out of -1(3) - (-5$\sqrt{3}$). After that move teh negative in front of the fraction.

Exact Form: - 3-5$\sqrt{3}$ / 5

Decimal Form: 1.13