Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression by first getting a common denominator, then pulling out any common factors in the numerator, and finally expanding and/or combining like terms from the remaining factor. 9(5x + 1)3 sqrtx2 + 1 + (5x + 1)5/ 2 sqrt x2 + 1

Solution

Let's simplify the expression step by step.

Given expression:

9(5x+1)3x2+11+(5x+1)52x2+19(5x + 1)\frac{3\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}{1} + \frac{(5x + 1)^5}{2\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}

Step 1: Get a common denominator

We observe that the terms involve different denominators: 11 and 2x2+12\sqrt{x^2 + 1}. The least common denominator (LCD) between them is 2x2+12\sqrt{x^2 + 1}.

  1. For the first term, 9(5x+1)3x2+119(5x + 1)\frac{3\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}{1}, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2x2+12\sqrt{x^2 + 1} to match the LCD: 9(5x+1)3x2+11=9(5x+1)3x2+12x2+12x2+1=18(5x+1)(x2+1)2x2+19(5x + 1)\frac{3\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}{1} = \frac{9(5x + 1)3\sqrt{x^2 + 1} \cdot 2\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}{2\sqrt{x^2 + 1}} = \frac{18(5x + 1)(x^2 + 1)}{2\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}

  2. The second term, (5x+1)52x2+1\frac{(5x + 1)^5}{2\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}, already has the same denominator, so we leave it as it is.

Step 2: Combine the two terms over the common denominator

Now that both terms have the same denominator, we can combine them: 18(5x+1)(x2+1)+(5x+1)52x2+1\frac{18(5x + 1)(x^2 + 1) + (5x + 1)^5}{2\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}

Step 3: Pull out any common factors in the numerator

We can factor out (5x+1)(5x + 1) from both terms in the numerator: (5x+1)[18(x2+1)+(5x+1)4]2x2+1\frac{(5x + 1)\left[18(x^2 + 1) + (5x + 1)^4\right]}{2\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}

Step 4: Expand and combine like terms

  1. Expand 18(x2+1)18(x^2 + 1): 18(x2+1)=18x2+1818(x^2 + 1) = 18x^2 + 18

  2. Keep (5x+1)4(5x + 1)^4 as it is, as it's a higher power term.

So, the expression becomes: (5x+1)[18x2+18+(5x+1)4]2x2+1\frac{(5x + 1)\left[18x^2 + 18 + (5x + 1)^4\right]}{2\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}

This is the simplified form. It involves pulling out the common factor and combining the two terms over a common denominator.

Would you like further details on any of the steps?

Here are some questions to explore further:

  1. How do you expand the binomial (5x+1)4(5x + 1)^4?
  2. What is the significance of factoring out common terms?
  3. Can this expression be simplified further by substituting a specific value for xx?
  4. How do you deal with square roots in the denominator in general?
  5. Could you graph the resulting function to understand its behavior?

Tip: When simplifying expressions, always look for opportunities to factor common terms before expanding—it can save time and avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Factoring
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Common denominator: LCD of 1 and 2√(x^2 + 1) is 2√(x^2 + 1)
Factoring: Factor out (5x + 1)
Expansion: Expanding polynomials (e.g., 18(x^2 + 1) = 18x^2 + 18)

Theorems

Factoring Theorem
Binomial Expansion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12