Math Problem Statement

x=3-2root2 find rootx+1byrootx

Solution

We are given the equation x=322x = 3 - 2\sqrt{2}. The goal is to find:

x+1x\frac{\sqrt{x + 1}}{\sqrt{x}}

Let's proceed step by step:

Step 1: Simplify x+1x + 1

We know that x=322x = 3 - 2\sqrt{2}. So,

x+1=(322)+1=422x + 1 = (3 - 2\sqrt{2}) + 1 = 4 - 2\sqrt{2}

Step 2: Find the square roots of xx and x+1x + 1

We need to find the square roots of both x=322x = 3 - 2\sqrt{2} and x+1=422x + 1 = 4 - 2\sqrt{2}.

Square root of xx:

x=322=(21)2x = 3 - 2\sqrt{2} = (\sqrt{2} - 1)^2 So, x=322=(21)2=21\sqrt{x} = \sqrt{3 - 2\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{(\sqrt{2} - 1)^2} = \sqrt{2} - 1

Square root of x+1x + 1:

x+1=422=(2+1)2x + 1 = 4 - 2\sqrt{2} = (\sqrt{2} + 1)^2 So, x+1=422=(2+1)2=2+1\sqrt{x + 1} = \sqrt{4 - 2\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{(\sqrt{2} + 1)^2} = \sqrt{2} + 1

Step 3: Calculate x+1x\frac{\sqrt{x + 1}}{\sqrt{x}}

Now we calculate the expression:

x+1x=2+121\frac{\sqrt{x + 1}}{\sqrt{x}} = \frac{\sqrt{2} + 1}{\sqrt{2} - 1}

To simplify this, multiply the numerator and denominator by 2+1\sqrt{2} + 1 (the conjugate of the denominator):

2+121×2+12+1=(2+1)2(2)2(1)2\frac{\sqrt{2} + 1}{\sqrt{2} - 1} \times \frac{\sqrt{2} + 1}{\sqrt{2} + 1} = \frac{(\sqrt{2} + 1)^2}{(\sqrt{2})^2 - (1)^2}

Simplifying the numerator and denominator:

  • Numerator: (2+1)2=2+22+1=3+22(\sqrt{2} + 1)^2 = 2 + 2\sqrt{2} + 1 = 3 + 2\sqrt{2}
  • Denominator: (2)2(1)2=21=1(\sqrt{2})^2 - (1)^2 = 2 - 1 = 1

Thus, we get:

3+221=3+22\frac{3 + 2\sqrt{2}}{1} = 3 + 2\sqrt{2}

So, the final answer is:

3+22\boxed{3 + 2\sqrt{2}}

Would you like more details on any step or have questions? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with square roots in the numerator and denominator?
  2. What is the process of rationalizing denominators?
  3. How can we simplify expressions involving binomials like (21)2(\sqrt{2} - 1)^2?
  4. Why do we use conjugates when simplifying square root expressions?
  5. Can you explain how 322\sqrt{3 - 2\sqrt{2}} simplifies to 21\sqrt{2} - 1?

Tip: Always check for patterns such as perfect squares when simplifying complex square root expressions.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radicals
Simplifying Square Roots
Rationalization

Formulas

√(a^2 - 2ab + b^2) = a - b
√(a^2 + 2ab + b^2) = a + b
Rationalizing √ expressions: Multiply by conjugate

Theorems

Conjugate method for rationalizing denominators

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12