WAEC 2021 Mathematics · Question 13

Simplify 2√7- 14√7+7√21\frac{14}{√7} + \frac{7}{√21}

Options

  1. A.√2121\frac{√21}{21}
  2. B.7√2121\frac{√21}{21}
  3. C.√213\frac{√21}{3}
  4. D.3√21

Answer: C. √213\frac{√21}{3}

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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