Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: \(\sqrt{(\sqrt{3}-3)^2} + \sqrt{(3+\sqrt{3})^2}\)

Solution

You have provided an expression involving radicals and their squares. Let's simplify it step-by-step:

The given expression is: (33)2+(3+3)2\sqrt{(\sqrt{3}-3)^2} + \sqrt{(3+\sqrt{3})^2}

We can simplify the squares inside the square roots first:

  1. (33)2=(3)22×3×3+32=363+9(\sqrt{3}-3)^2 = (\sqrt{3})^2 - 2 \times \sqrt{3} \times 3 + 3^2 = 3 - 6\sqrt{3} + 9
  2. (3+3)2=32+2×3×3+(3)2=9+63+3(3+\sqrt{3})^2 = 3^2 + 2 \times 3 \times \sqrt{3} + (\sqrt{3})^2 = 9 + 6\sqrt{3} + 3

So the expression becomes: 363+9+9+63+3\sqrt{3 - 6\sqrt{3} + 9} + \sqrt{9 + 6\sqrt{3} + 3}

However, since the terms inside the square roots are perfect squares of the original binomials: (33)2=33and(3+3)2=3+3\sqrt{(\sqrt{3}-3)^2} = |\sqrt{3} - 3| \quad \text{and} \quad \sqrt{(3+\sqrt{3})^2} = |3 + \sqrt{3}|

The absolute values resolve as:

  1. 33=33|\sqrt{3} - 3| = 3 - \sqrt{3} since 3>33 > \sqrt{3}
  2. 3+3=3+3|3 + \sqrt{3}| = 3 + \sqrt{3}

Therefore, the simplified expression is: 33+3+3=63 - \sqrt{3} + 3 + \sqrt{3} = 6

The final answer is 6\boxed{6}.

Would you like more details on any of these steps, or do you have any other questions? Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What would the result be if the terms inside the radicals were not perfect squares?
  2. How does the concept of absolute value play a role in simplifying expressions involving square roots?
  3. What are other examples of expressions where simplification involves removing square roots?
  4. Can you simplify (22)2+(2+2)2\sqrt{(2-\sqrt{2})^2} + \sqrt{(2+\sqrt{2})^2}?
  5. What is the general formula for simplifying (a+b)2\sqrt{(a+b)^2}?

Tip: When dealing with expressions involving square roots, always consider simplifying under the radical before taking the square root, as it can significantly reduce the complexity of the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radicals
Simplification
Absolute Value

Formulas

(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2
Square root of a square: \(\sqrt{x^2} = |x|\)

Theorems

Properties of square roots and absolute values

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11