I'm trying to figure out why sqrt(x)/x = sqrt(1/x).
Y Ys* New member Joined Feb 9, 2017 Messages 9 Feb 14, 2017 #1 I'm trying to figure out why sqrt(x)/x = sqrt(1/x).
Otis Elite Member Joined Apr 22, 2015 Messages 4,592 Feb 14, 2017 #2 Ys* said: I'm trying to figure out why sqrt(x)/x = sqrt(1/x). Click to expand... Apply this property to sqrt(1/x) and simplify: sqrt(a/b) = sqrt(a) / sqrt(b) After you simplify sqrt(1/x) using that property, rationalize the denominator. If you need more help, please show what you tried.
Ys* said: I'm trying to figure out why sqrt(x)/x = sqrt(1/x). Click to expand... Apply this property to sqrt(1/x) and simplify: sqrt(a/b) = sqrt(a) / sqrt(b) After you simplify sqrt(1/x) using that property, rationalize the denominator. If you need more help, please show what you tried.