Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The conjugate method is used when simplifying complex numbers or rational expressions involving square roots. It involves changing the sign between two terms with square roots.
Related terms
Complex conjugate: The complex number obtained by changing the sign between the imaginary part (with "i") in a complex number.
Rationalizing denominator: The process of eliminating radicals from the denominator of a fraction.
Quadratic equation: An equation that can be written in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and x is an unknown variable.