Q.If \(\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{3} = a\), then what is the value of \(\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3}\)? (a) \(\cfrac{2}{a}\) (b) \(\cfrac{a}{2}\) (c) 0 (d) None of the above
Answer: A
\[ (\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{3})(\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3}) = 5 - 3 = 2 \] \[ \therefore\ a(\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3}) = 2 \] Or, \[ \sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3} = \frac{2}{a} \]
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