Math Problem Statement

Find the value of X in the given equation with nested square roots and algebraic expressions.

Solution

To solve for XX in the given equation, let’s analyze each part carefully.

The equation reads:

(250)3+347256X=4X2+256(1205!)256\sqrt{\frac{(25^0)^3 + \frac{3}{4}}{\frac{7}{256X}}} = \sqrt{\frac{4X^2 + 256}{\left(\frac{120}{5!}\right)^{256}}}

Step 1: Simplify the Left Side

  1. Calculate 25025^0: Any number raised to the power of 0 is 1. So, 250=125^0 = 1.

  2. Raise to the Power of 3: Since (250)3=13=1(25^0)^3 = 1^3 = 1.

  3. Add 34\frac{3}{4}: 1+34=44+34=741 + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{4}{4} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{7}{4}

  4. Divide by 7256X\frac{7}{256X}: 747256X=74×256X7=256X4=64X\frac{\frac{7}{4}}{\frac{7}{256X}} = \frac{7}{4} \times \frac{256X}{7} = \frac{256X}{4} = 64X

Thus, the left side simplifies to 64X=8X\sqrt{64X} = 8\sqrt{X}.

Step 2: Simplify the Right Side

  1. Simplify 4X2+2564X^2 + 256: This term remains as it is in the numerator.

  2. Simplify the Denominator:

    • First, calculate 5!=5×4×3×2×1=1205! = 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1 = 120.
    • Thus, 1205!=120120=1\frac{120}{5!} = \frac{120}{120} = 1.

    Since 1256=11^{256} = 1, the denominator simplifies to 1.

So, the right side simplifies to 4X2+256\sqrt{4X^2 + 256}.

Step 3: Set Up the Simplified Equation

After simplifying, we have: 8X=4X2+2568\sqrt{X} = \sqrt{4X^2 + 256}

Step 4: Square Both Sides

To eliminate the square roots, square both sides: (8X)2=(4X2+256)2(8\sqrt{X})^2 = (\sqrt{4X^2 + 256})^2 64X=4X2+25664X = 4X^2 + 256

Step 5: Rearrange and Solve for XX

Bring all terms to one side to form a quadratic equation: 4X264X+256=04X^2 - 64X + 256 = 0

Divide by 4 to simplify: X216X+64=0X^2 - 16X + 64 = 0

This is a quadratic equation, and it can be factored as: (X8)2=0(X - 8)^2 = 0

So, X=8X = 8.

Final Answer

X=8X = 8

Would you like further details on any step, or have any questions?


Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. What is the result of simplifying expressions with zero exponents, like 25025^0?
  2. How does the square root operation affect equations when both sides are squared?
  3. Why is it important to check for extraneous solutions when solving radical equations?
  4. What are the general steps for solving a quadratic equation?
  5. How does simplifying factorials help in calculations?

Tip: Always simplify each component separately to avoid errors when dealing with complex expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Radicals
Algebraic Simplification
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Properties of exponents (a^0 = 1)
Square root simplification
Quadratic equation formula ax^2 + bx + c = 0

Theorems

Basic exponent rules
Quadratic formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12