Rationalize the Denominator $\frac { 7 - \sqrt { 2 } } { 7 + \sqrt { 2 } }$

question 149

Multiple Choice

Rationalize the denominator. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $\frac { 7 - \sqrt { 2 } } { 7 + \sqrt { 2 } }$

• A) \(\frac { 47 - 14 \sqrt { 2 } } { 51 }\)
• B) 1
• C) \(\frac { 51 - 14 \sqrt { 2 } } { 47 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 51 + 14 \sqrt { 2 } } { 47 }\)

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