MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · AoPS · Mathematics · Special Factorizations · Special Factorizations
Problem
Evaluate the product
P=3+21×5−31,
and write the final answer with no irrational number in any denominator.
(i) Rationalize the denominator of 3+21.
(ii) Rationalize the denominator of 5−31.
(iii) Multiply the simplified fractions obtained in (i) and (ii), and simplify P to its simplest form.