Math Problem Statement

Solve the nested radical expression involving square roots: sqrt(70 + sqrt(100 + sqrt(423 + sqrt(298 + sqrt(676 + 2)))))

Solution

The expression in the image is as follows:

\sqrt{70 + \sqrt{100 + \sqrt{423 + \sqrt{298 + \sqrt{676 + 2}}}}}}

Let's break it down step by step:

  1. Start with the innermost square root: 676+2=678\sqrt{676 + 2} = \sqrt{678}

    Approximating: 67826.03\sqrt{678} \approx 26.03

  2. Now move to the next square root: 298+26.03=324.03\sqrt{298 + 26.03} = \sqrt{324.03}

    Approximating: 324.0318.00\sqrt{324.03} \approx 18.00

  3. Move to the next: 423+18=441\sqrt{423 + 18} = \sqrt{441}

    441=21\sqrt{441} = 21

  4. Next step: 100+21=121\sqrt{100 + 21} = \sqrt{121}

    121=11\sqrt{121} = 11

  5. Finally: 70+11=81\sqrt{70 + 11} = \sqrt{81}

    81=9\sqrt{81} = 9

So the value of the entire expression is 99.

Would you like further details on this calculation or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What are the properties of square roots that allow nested operations like these?
  2. How does one approximate square roots for non-perfect squares, such as 678\sqrt{678}?
  3. What is the general method to simplify nested radicals?
  4. Could you provide examples of other complex expressions involving square roots?
  5. How do you handle square roots when the radicand involves variables?

Tip: When approximating square roots of non-perfect squares, use nearby perfect squares to make a close estimate. For instance, 67826\sqrt{678} \approx 26, because 262=67626^2 = 676.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Roots
Radical Expressions
Approximation

Formulas

sqrt(a + b)

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12