Math Problem Statement

Find the value of the given mathematical expression involving square roots and simplifications.

Solution

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Find the value of:3(31)1(1649)13+2\text{Find the value of:} \quad \sqrt{3} \left( \sqrt{3} - 1 \right)^{-1} \left( \sqrt{16} - 4 - \sqrt{9} \right) - \frac{1}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}

The possible answers seem to be:

  1. 262 \sqrt{6}
  2. 2\sqrt{2}

Let's break this problem down step-by-step:


Step 1: Simplify 1649\sqrt{16} - 4 - \sqrt{9}

16=4,9=3\sqrt{16} = 4, \quad \sqrt{9} = 3 1649=443=3\sqrt{16} - 4 - \sqrt{9} = 4 - 4 - 3 = -3


Step 2: Simplify 3(31)1(3)\sqrt{3} \left( \sqrt{3} - 1 \right)^{-1} (-3)

The term (31)1\left( \sqrt{3} - 1 \right)^{-1} is the reciprocal: (31)1=131\left( \sqrt{3} - 1 \right)^{-1} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3} - 1}

Thus: 3(31)1(3)=3331\sqrt{3} \cdot \left( \sqrt{3} - 1 \right)^{-1} \cdot (-3) = \sqrt{3} \cdot \frac{-3}{\sqrt{3} - 1} =3331= \frac{-3 \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} - 1}


Step 3: Simplify 13+2\frac{1}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}

To simplify 13+2\frac{1}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}, rationalize the denominator: 13+23232=3232=32\frac{1}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}} = \frac{\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}}{3 - 2} = \sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}


Step 4: Full Expression

Now substitute back: 3331(32)\frac{-3 \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} - 1} - (\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2})

You can now simplify further if needed.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you rationalize the denominator for complex expressions?
  2. What is the best way to simplify nested square roots?
  3. How is the reciprocal of a binomial with square roots handled?
  4. Can you break down other similar equations step-by-step?
  5. What are some tips for solving equations with multiple radicals?

Tip:

Always simplify inner terms first to reduce complexity before handling the entire equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Roots
Algebraic Simplification
Rationalizing Denominators

Formulas

Rationalizing denominators: a / (b + c) = (a * (b - c)) / ((b + c) * (b - c))
Reciprocal formula: (a - b)^(-1) = 1 / (a - b)

Theorems

Simplification of Radical Expressions
Arithmetic of Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12