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XY root ratios question 31 Dec 2017, 06:52
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Hello everyone,

I don't understand the process between the 1st and the 2nd equation


thank you :)

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XY root ratios question 31 Dec 2017, 07:24
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Hello everyone,

I don't understand the process between the 1st and the 2nd equation


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Take a look at the numerator and denominator of both sides of the equation - notice anything in common?

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They canceled out \(\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{y}\) from both sides
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Ho I get it now, thanks

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