Rationalize the Denominator and Simplify $$\frac { 3 - \sqrt { 2 } } { 3 + \sqrt { 2 } }$$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Rationalize the denominator and simplify.
- $$\frac { 3 - \sqrt { 2 } } { 3 + \sqrt { 2 } }$$

• A) \(\frac { 7 + 6 \sqrt { 2 } } { 11 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 11 + 6 \sqrt { 2 } } { 7 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 7 - 6 \sqrt { 2 } } { 11 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 11 - 6 \sqrt { 2 } } { 7 }\)

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