Natnael T. answered 10/06/19
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- (5/(2-√2))×((2+√2)/(2+√2) Multiply both top and bottom by the conjugate -> 2+√2
- 5×(2+√2)÷(2-√2)×(2+√2) -> The bottom one is same as (a+b)×(a-b)= a2-b2
- The top one =10+10√2
- The bottom one =>
- =(2)2-(√2)2
- =4-2
- =2
- (10+10√2)/2 = 5+5√2