SPS SPS SM 2021 November — Question 6 3 marks

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS SM (SPS SM)
Year2021
SessionNovember
Marks3
TopicIndices and Surds
TypeRationalize denominator simple
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward rationalize-the-denominator question requiring multiplication by the conjugate and simplification. It's a standard textbook exercise with a clear method (multiply by (3√2-4)/(3√2-4)), requiring only routine algebraic manipulation with no problem-solving insight needed. Easier than average A-level content.
Spec1.02b Surds: manipulation and rationalising denominators

6. You are not allowed to use a calculator for this question. Show detailed reasoning. Show that \(\frac { 5 \sqrt { 2 } + 2 } { 3 \sqrt { 2 } + 4 }\) can be expressed in the form \(m + n \sqrt { 2 }\), where \(m\) and \(n\) are integers.
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6. You are not allowed to use a calculator for this question. Show detailed reasoning.

Show that $\frac { 5 \sqrt { 2 } + 2 } { 3 \sqrt { 2 } + 4 }$ can be expressed in the form $m + n \sqrt { 2 }$, where $m$ and $n$ are integers.\\[0pt]
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