Rationalising Denominators

              Rationalising Denominators

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              Students learn how to rationalise denominators of simple fractions.

              Later, as learning progresses, they rationalise denominators using the complex conjugate.

              Differentiated Learning Objectives
              • All students should be able to rationalise a denominator with an integer term as the numerator.
              • Most students should be able to rationalise a denominator with a surd as the numerator.
              • Some students should be able to rationalise a denominator with an integer and surd in the numerator.
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