Math Problem Statement

7√5 - 2√5​

Solution

To solve the expression 75257\sqrt{5} - 2\sqrt{5}:

  1. Both terms have a common factor of 5\sqrt{5}.
  2. You can factor out 5\sqrt{5} from both terms:

7525=(72)57\sqrt{5} - 2\sqrt{5} = (7 - 2)\sqrt{5}

  1. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses:

(72)5=55(7 - 2)\sqrt{5} = 5\sqrt{5}

So, the simplified expression is 555\sqrt{5}.

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

  1. How do you add or subtract like radicals?
  2. What are the rules for simplifying expressions involving square roots?
  3. How would you simplify 32+423\sqrt{2} + 4\sqrt{2}?
  4. What happens if the square roots have different radicands?
  5. How would you multiply two radical expressions like 3×12\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{12}?

Tip: Always look for common factors when simplifying radical expressions to combine like terms easily.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radical Expressions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12