Math Problem Statement

4√8 + 3√18

Solution

To simplify the expression 48+3184\sqrt{8} + 3\sqrt{18}, follow these steps:

  1. Simplify the square roots:

    • 8\sqrt{8} can be simplified as: 8=4×2=4×2=22\sqrt{8} = \sqrt{4 \times 2} = \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{2} = 2\sqrt{2}
    • 18\sqrt{18} can be simplified as: 18=9×2=9×2=32\sqrt{18} = \sqrt{9 \times 2} = \sqrt{9} \times \sqrt{2} = 3\sqrt{2}
  2. Substitute the simplified square roots back into the expression: 48+318=4(22)+3(32)4\sqrt{8} + 3\sqrt{18} = 4(2\sqrt{2}) + 3(3\sqrt{2})

  3. Simplify by multiplying the constants: 4(22)+3(32)=82+924(2\sqrt{2}) + 3(3\sqrt{2}) = 8\sqrt{2} + 9\sqrt{2}

  4. Combine like terms (since both terms have 2\sqrt{2} as a common factor): 82+92=(8+9)2=1728\sqrt{2} + 9\sqrt{2} = (8 + 9)\sqrt{2} = 17\sqrt{2}

So, the simplified expression is 17217\sqrt{2}.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How do you simplify 50+75\sqrt{50} + \sqrt{75}?
  2. What are the steps to simplify 5122275\sqrt{12} - 2\sqrt{27}?
  3. Can you multiply 35×233\sqrt{5} \times 2\sqrt{3}?
  4. How do you add radical expressions with different radicands?
  5. What is the process for rationalizing the denominator in a fraction with a square root?

Tip: When simplifying square roots, always check if the radicand can be factored into a perfect square and another factor to simplify further.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Roots
Simplification of Radicals

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12