1. 11.1b Rationalizing Denominators
Monomial Denominators 2
Binomial Denominators & Conjugates 3
Practice Problems

2. Irrational Denominators
Never
Ever
Ever
EVER
Ever
E-V-E-R
Leave a radical in the denominator!!!

3. Rationalizing Monomial Denominators
Steps
Multiply the denominator by itself
Multiply the numerator by the denominator
Simplify

4. Example
Simplify

5. Another Example
Simplify

6. Conjugates
Conjugates are binomials with identical terms, but different operators.
Term Conjugate

7. Using Conjugates
Simplify

8. Practice Problems
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Problems 9-12, 27-40
NO WORK = NO CREDIT