Practice mode Surds and Indices

Which is greater: (√11 − √10) or (√13 − √12)?

Correct answer A. √11 − √10

Explanation

√11 − √10 = 1/(√11 + √10) and √13 − √12 = 1/(√13 + √12). The first has the smaller denominator, so √11 − √10 is greater.

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