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.