Math Problem Statement

25(31045))2\sqrt{5\left(3\sqrt{10-4\sqrt{5)}}\right)}

Solution

Let's simplify the expression 25(31045))2\sqrt{5\left(3\sqrt{10-4\sqrt{5)}}\right)} step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the expression inside the square root

Start by simplifying the innermost expression: 1045\sqrt{10 - 4\sqrt{5}}

We can try expressing this as: ab\sqrt{a} - \sqrt{b} where aa and bb are positive numbers.

Square both sides: 1045=a+b2ab10 - 4\sqrt{5} = a + b - 2\sqrt{ab}

Comparing both sides, we get two equations:

  1. a+b=10a + b = 10
  2. 2ab=45-2\sqrt{ab} = -4\sqrt{5}

From the second equation: ab=25\sqrt{ab} = 2\sqrt{5} Square both sides: ab=20ab = 20

Now, solve the system:

  1. a+b=10a + b = 10
  2. ab=20ab = 20

These are the roots of the quadratic equation: t210t+20=0t^2 - 10t + 20 = 0

Solving this quadratic equation: t=10±100802=10±202=10±252t = \frac{10 \pm \sqrt{100 - 80}}{2} = \frac{10 \pm \sqrt{20}}{2} = \frac{10 \pm 2\sqrt{5}}{2} t=5±5t = 5 \pm \sqrt{5}

So, a=5+5a = 5 + \sqrt{5} and b=55b = 5 - \sqrt{5}.

Thus: 1045=5+555\sqrt{10 - 4\sqrt{5}} = \sqrt{5+\sqrt{5}} - \sqrt{5-\sqrt{5}}

Step 2: Substitute and simplify the expression

Substitute this into the original expression: 25(35+555)2\sqrt{5\left(3\sqrt{5+\sqrt{5}} - \sqrt{5-\sqrt{5}}\right)}

This expression can get quite complicated without specific substitutions or identities, but typically the strategy would involve:

  • Trying to simplify each radical,
  • Looking for patterns or symmetry,
  • Applying approximations if needed.

However, it's possible that further simplifications might only be numerical unless a specific identity can be applied.

Do you want to delve further into each step or explore approximations?


Related Questions:

  1. How would you solve 1045\sqrt{10 - 4\sqrt{5}} by completing the square?
  2. What techniques can simplify nested radicals effectively?
  3. How do you solve the quadratic equation t210t+20=0t^2 - 10t + 20 = 0?
  4. How does the quadratic formula work, and how does it relate to this problem?
  5. What are some common strategies for dealing with expressions under square roots in general?

Tip:

For nested radicals, it's often helpful to first test if they can be expressed as a difference or sum of two square roots. This can make the overall simplification process much easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Roots
Nested Radicals
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Quadratic equation solving techniques
Completing the square

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School