WAEC 2021 Mathematics · Question 13
Simplify 2√7-
Options
- A.
- B.7
- C.
- D.3√21
Answer: C.
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Step 1: Analyze the question
We need to simplify 2√7 − 14/√7 + 7/√21 by rationalising each denominator and combining like terms.
Step 2: Simplify each term
- 14/√7 = 14√7/7 = 2√7
- 7/√21 = 7√21/21 = √21/3
Step 3: Combine
2√7 − 2√7 + √21/3 = √21/3
The first two terms cancel, leaving only the third term.
Step 4: Match to the options
√21/3 is option C.
Answer: C
Tip: When you see a fraction like k/√n, multiply the top and bottom by √n to rationalise it. Always check whether terms cancel before doing any heavy computation. Here, 2√7 and 14/√7 are equal, so they cancel.
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