Math Problem Statement

simplify (x+h) - (x) x = square root of x and h is not equal to 0

Solution

To simplify the expression (x+h)(x)(\sqrt{x+h}) - (\sqrt{x}), where x=xx = \sqrt{x} and h0h \neq 0, follow these steps:

  1. Expression: (x+h)(x)(\sqrt{x+h}) - (\sqrt{x})

  2. This expression is already in its simplest form. However, if you're interested in the difference between the square roots, you can rationalize the denominator by multiplying the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate:

(x+h)(x)1(x+h)+(x)(x+h)+(x)\frac{(\sqrt{x+h}) - (\sqrt{x})}{1} \cdot \frac{(\sqrt{x+h}) + (\sqrt{x})}{(\sqrt{x+h}) + (\sqrt{x})}

  1. Multiply both numerator and denominator:

(x+h)2(x)2(x+h)+(x)\frac{(\sqrt{x+h})^2 - (\sqrt{x})^2}{(\sqrt{x+h}) + (\sqrt{x})}

  1. Simplify the numerator using the difference of squares:

[ \frac{(

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Square Roots

Formulas

Difference of squares

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12