Answer:
Possible value of k is √2
Step-by-step explanation:
The information given are;
The expression, 2·(√k - 1) + √8 to which may be added -6·√2 to obtain a rational number, we therefore have;
2·(√k - 1) + √8 - 6·√2 = R
Therefore, simplifying gives;
2·√k - 2 + 2·√2 - 6·√2 = 2·√k - 2 - 4·√2 = R
2·√k - 2 - 4·√2 + 2= R + 2 = R
2·√k - 2+ 2 - 4·√2 = R
2·√k - 2+ 2 - 4·√2 = R
2·√k + 0 - 4·√2 = 2·√k - 4·√2 = 2·(√k - 2·√2) = R
(√k - 2·√2) = R/2 = R
Therefore, √2 is a factor of √k such that √k - 2·√2 = R
Which gives k = x·√2, where x = a rational number
When x = 1, k = √2.
Therefore, a possible value of k is √2.
