Math Problem Statement

Simplify \(\sqrt{12} \left( 5\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{12} \right)\)

Solution

The given expression is:

12(53+12)\sqrt{12} \left( 5\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{12} \right)

Step-by-step Solution:

Step 1: Simplify 12\sqrt{12}

12=43=23.\sqrt{12} = \sqrt{4 \cdot 3} = 2\sqrt{3}.

Step 2: Substitute 12\sqrt{12} in the expression

Replacing 12\sqrt{12} with 232\sqrt{3}, the expression becomes: 23(53+23).2\sqrt{3} \left( 5\sqrt{3} + 2\sqrt{3} \right).

Step 3: Simplify the terms inside the parentheses

53+23=73.5\sqrt{3} + 2\sqrt{3} = 7\sqrt{3}.

So, the expression is now: 2373.2\sqrt{3} \cdot 7\sqrt{3}.

Step 4: Multiply the terms

2373=27(33).2\sqrt{3} \cdot 7\sqrt{3} = 2 \cdot 7 \cdot (\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{3}).

Since 33=3\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{3} = 3, we have: 273=42.2 \cdot 7 \cdot 3 = 42.

Final Answer:

42\boxed{42}

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Questions for Practice:

  1. How do you simplify radicals like 20\sqrt{20}?
  2. What is the distributive property and how is it applied in this problem?
  3. Can you expand (a+b)(c+d)(a + b)(c + d) and simplify it?
  4. What is the result of (3)2(\sqrt{3})^2?
  5. How would the problem change if the coefficient of 3\sqrt{3} were different?

Tip:

Always simplify radicals first to make your calculations easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Radicals
Simplification
Algebra

Formulas

\(\sqrt{a \cdot b} = \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b}\)
\(a(b + c) = ab + ac\)

Theorems

Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10