Math Problem Statement

(√3 + √7) (√3 - √5)

Solution

Let's solve the expression (3+7)(35)(\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{7})(\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{5}).

We can apply the distributive property (also known as FOIL when applied to binomials):

(3+7)(35)=(3)(3)+(3)(5)+(7)(3)+(7)(5)(\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{7})(\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{5}) = (\sqrt{3})(\sqrt{3}) + (\sqrt{3})(-\sqrt{5}) + (\sqrt{7})(\sqrt{3}) + (\sqrt{7})(-\sqrt{5})

Step-by-step:

  1. Multiply 3×3=3\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{3} = 3.
  2. Multiply 3×5=15\sqrt{3} \times -\sqrt{5} = -\sqrt{15}.
  3. Multiply 7×3=21\sqrt{7} \times \sqrt{3} = \sqrt{21}.
  4. Multiply 7×5=35\sqrt{7} \times -\sqrt{5} = -\sqrt{35}.

Now, combine all the terms:

315+21353 - \sqrt{15} + \sqrt{21} - \sqrt{35}

Thus, the simplified expression is:

315+21353 - \sqrt{15} + \sqrt{21} - \sqrt{35}

This is the final result.

Would you like further details or clarification on any of the steps?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the distributive property in algebra?
  2. How do we simplify expressions involving square roots?
  3. Can we further simplify square roots like 15\sqrt{15}?
  4. What happens if the original expression contains complex numbers?
  5. How does FOIL work with more complex binomials?

Tip: Always double-check each term in a product to ensure correct application of properties.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Square Roots
Distributive Property
Binomial Multiplication

Formulas

(a + b)(a - c) = a^2 + ab - ac - bc

Theorems

Distributive Property
Simplification of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10