Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression (1 + X)^(3/2) - (1 + X)^(1/2)

Solution

The image shows a mathematical expression:

32(1+X)12(1+X)\frac{3}{2}(1 + X) - \frac{1}{2}(1 + X)

Solution:

  1. Apply the distributive property to both terms: 32(1+X)=321+32X=32+32X\frac{3}{2}(1 + X) = \frac{3}{2} \cdot 1 + \frac{3}{2} \cdot X = \frac{3}{2} + \frac{3}{2}X 12(1+X)=121+12X=12+12X\frac{1}{2}(1 + X) = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 1 + \frac{1}{2} \cdot X = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}X

  2. Subtract the second term from the first: (32+32X)(12+12X)\left( \frac{3}{2} + \frac{3}{2}X \right) - \left( \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}X \right)

  3. Simplify by subtracting the constants and the terms with XX: (3212)+(32X12X)=1+X\left( \frac{3}{2} - \frac{1}{2} \right) + \left( \frac{3}{2}X - \frac{1}{2}X \right) = 1 + X

So, the simplified expression is:

1+X1 + X

Would you like more details or have any further questions? Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. What happens if the coefficients were different in the original equation?
  2. How would you simplify if the fraction coefficients were negative?
  3. Can you solve similar expressions with higher powers of XX?
  4. What if there was another variable in the equation, like YY?
  5. How would this problem change if it involved solving for XX?

Tip: When simplifying expressions, always distribute the coefficients before combining like terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponents
Simplifying Expressions

Formulas

Distributive property
Exponent subtraction in expressions of similar bases: a^(m) - a^(n)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12