The expression is rationalised

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The expression 13+2\dfrac{1}{3+\sqrt{2}} is rationalised. Which of the following is the correct simplified result? (a) 3+27\dfrac{3+\sqrt{2}}{7} (b) 3−27\dfrac{3-\sqrt{2}}{7} (c) 3−25\dfrac{3-\sqrt{2}}{5} (d) 3−211\dfrac{3-\sqrt{2}}{11}

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