Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: sqrt((sqrt(7) - 3)^2) + sqrt(7)

Solution

The given expression is:

(73)2+7\sqrt{\left(\sqrt{7} - 3\right)^2} + \sqrt{7}

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Simplify the squared term: (73)2\left(\sqrt{7} - 3\right)^2 When we square this, the square and the square root will cancel out:

    = 7 - 6\sqrt{7} + 9 = 16 - 6\sqrt{7}$$
  2. Simplify the square root: (73)2\sqrt{(\sqrt{7} - 3)^2} Since we are taking the square root of a perfect square, we just get: =73= \lvert \sqrt{7} - 3 \rvert Since 72.65\sqrt{7} \approx 2.65, the expression inside the absolute value is negative. Therefore: =37= 3 - \sqrt{7}

  3. Final expression: Now, add the result from the previous step to 7\sqrt{7}:

    = 3$$

Thus, the final simplified result is:

3\boxed{3}

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Related questions:

  1. How do absolute values affect square roots and squares?
  2. What happens when you square a binomial involving a square root?
  3. Can you explain how to work with radicals more efficiently?
  4. Why do square and square root operations cancel each other out?
  5. How do you approximate 7\sqrt{7} or other irrational numbers?

Tip:

Always check whether you're working with absolute values when simplifying square roots, especially when variables or expressions could be negative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplification
Radicals
Absolute Values

Formulas

(a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2
sqrt(x^2) = |x|

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots and Squares
Absolute Value Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12