Math Problem Statement

Find the values of \( \alpha^2 \) and \( \beta^2 \) given \( \alpha = \sqrt{5 + 2\sqrt{13}} - \sqrt{5 - 2\sqrt{13}} \) and \( \beta = \sqrt{5 + 2\sqrt{13}} + \sqrt{5 - 2\sqrt{13}} \). Prove that \( \sqrt{12 + 7\sqrt{5}} = \sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b} \) where \( a \) and \( b \) are positive integers.

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  1. First Problem:

    • The task is to find the values of α2\alpha^2 and β2\beta^2.
    • α\alpha and β\beta are defined as: α=5+2135213\alpha = \sqrt{5 + 2\sqrt{13}} - \sqrt{5 - 2\sqrt{13}} β=5+213+5213\beta = \sqrt{5 + 2\sqrt{13}} + \sqrt{5 - 2\sqrt{13}}
    • The solution involves squaring both expressions for α\alpha and β\beta to find α2\alpha^2 and β2\beta^2 respectively.
  2. Second Problem:

    • You are given the task to prove that: 12+75=a+b\sqrt{12 + 7\sqrt{5}} = \sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b}
    • Here, aa and bb are positive integers.
    • You need to equate and solve to find the values of aa and bb.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Roots
Algebra
Simplification

Formulas

\( (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2 \)
\( (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2 \)
Radical simplification

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12