Math Problem Statement

Simplify (√3 + 7)(√3 + 7)

Solution

The expression provided is:

(3+7)(3+7).\left( \sqrt{3} + 7 \right) \left( \sqrt{3} + 7 \right).

This can be simplified by applying the formula for squaring a binomial:

(a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2.(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2.

Here, a=3a = \sqrt{3} and b=7b = 7. Substituting these values:

(3+7)2=(3)2+2(3)(7)+72.\left( \sqrt{3} + 7 \right)^2 = (\sqrt{3})^2 + 2(\sqrt{3})(7) + 7^2.

Now calculate each term:

  1. (3)2=3(\sqrt{3})^2 = 3,
  2. 2(3)(7)=1432(\sqrt{3})(7) = 14\sqrt{3},
  3. 72=497^2 = 49.

Adding these together:

3+143+49=52+143.3 + 14\sqrt{3} + 49 = 52 + 14\sqrt{3}.

Thus, the simplified expression is:

52+143\boxed{52 + 14\sqrt{3}}


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Here are 5 follow-up questions related to this topic:

  1. How do you simplify an expression with more complex radicals?
  2. What is the general formula for expanding (a+b)(a+b)(a + b)(a + b)?
  3. Can this type of simplification apply to differences, like (37)2(\sqrt{3} - 7)^2?
  4. What happens when you multiply two different binomials, e.g., (3+7)(37)(\sqrt{3} + 7)(\sqrt{3} - 7)?
  5. How do you rationalize a denominator with a radical?

Tip: Always check if the resulting terms can be further simplified when working with radicals!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Binomial Expansion
Radicals

Formulas

(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2

Theorems

Squaring a Binomial

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11