Math Problem Statement

(3/(2^1/2) + (5^1/2)/(3^1/2))/1+(3/(6^1/2))

Solution

Let's break down the given expression step by step:

The expression is:

321/2+51/231/21+361/2\frac{\frac{3}{2^{1/2}} + \frac{5^{1/2}}{3^{1/2}}}{1 + \frac{3}{6^{1/2}}}

Step 1: Simplify each part.

  1. 21/22^{1/2} is the square root of 2, so 21/2=22^{1/2} = \sqrt{2}.
  2. 51/25^{1/2} is the square root of 5, so 51/2=55^{1/2} = \sqrt{5}.
  3. 31/23^{1/2} is the square root of 3, so 31/2=33^{1/2} = \sqrt{3}.
  4. 61/26^{1/2} is the square root of 6, so 61/2=66^{1/2} = \sqrt{6}.

Step 2: Plug in the simplified square roots.

Now the expression becomes:

32+531+36\frac{\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{3}}}{1 + \frac{3}{\sqrt{6}}}

Step 3: Handle the numerator.

  • 32\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} is just 3/23 / \sqrt{2}.
  • 53\frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{3}} simplifies to 53\sqrt{\frac{5}{3}}.

Thus, the numerator is:

32+53\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} + \sqrt{\frac{5}{3}}

Step 4: Handle the denominator.

The denominator is:

1+361 + \frac{3}{\sqrt{6}}

Step 5: Simplify the overall expression.

We now have:

32+531+36\frac{\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} + \sqrt{\frac{5}{3}}}{1 + \frac{3}{\sqrt{6}}}

At this point, we could rationalize the terms, but to keep it simple, let's calculate each part approximately:

  • 322.121\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} \approx 2.121
  • 531.291\sqrt{\frac{5}{3}} \approx 1.291
  • 361.225\frac{3}{\sqrt{6}} \approx 1.225

Substituting these approximations into the expression:

2.121+1.2911+1.225=3.4122.2251.534\frac{2.121 + 1.291}{1 + 1.225} = \frac{3.412}{2.225} \approx 1.534

Final Answer:

The approximate value of the expression is 1.534.

Would you like to go over the steps in more detail or have any other questions?

Additional questions:

  1. How do you rationalize a denominator like 32\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}?
  2. Can this problem be solved using algebraic identities to simplify square roots?
  3. How do approximations affect the final answer in complex expressions like this?
  4. What is the importance of simplifying square roots in algebraic expressions?
  5. What other methods could be used to solve this expression more precisely?

Tip:

When dealing with square roots in a fraction, consider rationalizing the denominator (multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the square root) to simplify the expression!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplification of expressions
Square roots
Fraction operations
Numerical approximations

Formulas

Simplification of fractional expressions
Rationalization of denominators

Theorems

Properties of square roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12