Math Problem Statement

Simplify and approximate the nested radical expression: \( \sqrt{2 - \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2}}}}} \).

Solution

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The expression can be translated and simplified as follows:

  1. It appears as a nested square root sequence of numbers: 22+2+2+2\sqrt{2 - \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2}}}}}

Step-by-Step Solution:

Start from the innermost term:

  1. Simplify 2\sqrt{2}: \text{It's just \sqrt{2}.}

  2. Add 2: 2+22 + \sqrt{2}

  3. Take the square root of that: 2+2\sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2}}

  4. Repeat this process outward until the entire expression is simplified: 22+2+2+2\sqrt{2 - \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2}}}}}

Numerical Approximation:

Let’s calculate step by step:

  1. 21.414\sqrt{2} \approx 1.414
  2. 2+22+1.414=3.4142 + \sqrt{2} \approx 2 + 1.414 = 3.414
  3. 3.4141.847\sqrt{3.414} \approx 1.847
  4. Repeat for the next terms:
    • 2+1.847=3.8472 + 1.847 = 3.847
    • 3.8471.961\sqrt{3.847} \approx 1.961
    • 21.961=0.0392 - 1.961 = 0.039
    • Final square root: 0.0390.197\sqrt{0.039} \approx 0.197

Thus, the approximate numerical result is 0.197.

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Questions to Expand Your Knowledge:

  1. What is the convergence behavior of nested radicals like this one?
  2. How can you simplify nested square roots algebraically?
  3. Why do these nested expressions sometimes converge to specific values?
  4. What happens if the sequence alternates between addition and subtraction?
  5. Can this be generalized to different numbers other than 2?

Tip:

Always work from the innermost part of a nested radical outward to avoid confusion and ensure clarity in calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radical Expressions
Numerical Approximation

Formulas

\( \sqrt{x + y} \) simplification

Theorems

Convergence of Nested Radicals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12