Math Problem Statement

Nine square root root of seven minus square root root of seven minus square root root of seven

Solution

The given expression is:

97779\sqrt{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{\sqrt{7}}}}

This expression involves nested square roots. Let's simplify it step by step.

Step 1: Work from the innermost square root

Start by focusing on the innermost square root:

77\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{\sqrt{7}}

Since there is no further simplification possible here (without knowing an exact value for 7\sqrt{7}), we can leave it as is. Now, consider the entire expression again:

9×7779 \times \sqrt{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{\sqrt{7}}}}

Step 2: Consider numerical approximation (optional)

To get an approximate value, we first compute the square roots numerically:

72.645751\sqrt{7} \approx 2.645751

Now we can approximate the nested square roots one step at a time:

  1. 72.6457511.625\sqrt{\sqrt{7}} \approx \sqrt{2.645751} \approx 1.625
  2. Substituting into the next layer: 71.6252.6457511.2741.371\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{1.625} \approx 2.645751 - 1.274 \approx 1.371
  3. Finally, calculate 1.3711.17\sqrt{1.371} \approx 1.17

Multiplying by 9:

9×1.1710.539 \times 1.17 \approx 10.53

Conclusion:

The approximate value of the given expression is 10.53\approx 10.53.

Would you like a more detailed breakdown or to verify any steps?

Here are 5 questions to consider:

  1. How do we calculate the value of nested square roots?
  2. Why are square roots of non-perfect squares irrational?
  3. Can square roots be simplified when nested like this?
  4. What are some real-world applications of square roots?
  5. How does approximating square roots affect the precision of answers?

Tip: When dealing with nested square roots, start simplifying from the innermost root and work your way out!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Nested Radicals
Square Roots

Formulas

\( \sqrt{a} - \sqrt{b} \)
Numerical approximation of square roots

Theorems

Properties of square roots
Approximation of irrational numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12