Question

Rationalize the denominator and simplify. I will give brainliest (\sqrt(a+1)-2)/(\sqrt(a+1)+2)

Answer 1

Answer:

(\sqrt(a+1)-2)^2/a+1-4=[a+5-4(\sqrt(a+1)]/(a-3)

Step-by-step explanation:

To rationalize the denominator, you have to multiply the denominator and the numerator by (\sqrt(a+1)-2) (which doesn't change the value of the fraction)

You get: (\sqrt(a+1)-2)^2/a+1-4=[a+5-4(\sqrt(a+1)]/(a-3)