Math Problem Statement

Simplify the given expression: (4/7)√147 + (3/8)√192 - (1/5)√75.

Solution

The problem is to simplify the given expression:

47147+381921575.\frac{4}{7}\sqrt{147} + \frac{3}{8}\sqrt{192} - \frac{1}{5}\sqrt{75}.

Step 1: Simplify the square root terms

  1. 147=493=73\sqrt{147} = \sqrt{49 \cdot 3} = 7\sqrt{3}, so 47147=47(73)=43\frac{4}{7}\sqrt{147} = \frac{4}{7}(7\sqrt{3}) = 4\sqrt{3}.

  2. 192=643=83\sqrt{192} = \sqrt{64 \cdot 3} = 8\sqrt{3}, so 38192=38(83)=33\frac{3}{8}\sqrt{192} = \frac{3}{8}(8\sqrt{3}) = 3\sqrt{3}.

  3. 75=253=53\sqrt{75} = \sqrt{25 \cdot 3} = 5\sqrt{3}, so 1575=15(53)=3\frac{1}{5}\sqrt{75} = \frac{1}{5}(5\sqrt{3}) = \sqrt{3}.

Step 2: Add/Subtract the terms

Now substitute the simplified terms: 43+333.4\sqrt{3} + 3\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{3}.

Combine like terms: (4+31)3=63.(4 + 3 - 1)\sqrt{3} = 6\sqrt{3}.

Final Answer:

The simplified result is: 63\boxed{6\sqrt{3}}

The correct option is (4).


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5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you simplify square root expressions involving products?
  2. Why is ab=ab\sqrt{ab} = \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} valid for positive numbers aa and bb?
  3. Can this method be extended to solve similar problems involving different roots?
  4. How can you combine like terms in algebra involving radicals?
  5. What are some tips for quickly factoring numbers under square roots?

Tip:

Always check for perfect squares when simplifying square roots—they help to simplify problems significantly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplification of Radicals
Basic Algebra
Arithmetic Operations with Square Roots

Formulas

√(a*b) = √a * √b
Combine like terms: a√x + b√x = (a+b)√x

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10