Math Problem Statement

10√45-√20

Solution

To simplify the expression 10452010\sqrt{45} - \sqrt{20}, we can break down each square root by factoring out perfect squares.

  1. Simplify 45\sqrt{45}: 45=9×5=9×5=35\sqrt{45} = \sqrt{9 \times 5} = \sqrt{9} \times \sqrt{5} = 3\sqrt{5} So, 1045=10×35=30510\sqrt{45} = 10 \times 3\sqrt{5} = 30\sqrt{5}.

  2. Simplify 20\sqrt{20}: 20=4×5=4×5=25\sqrt{20} = \sqrt{4 \times 5} = \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{5} = 2\sqrt{5} So, 20=25\sqrt{20} = 2\sqrt{5}.

Now substitute the simplified forms back into the original expression: 104520=3052510\sqrt{45} - \sqrt{20} = 30\sqrt{5} - 2\sqrt{5}

  1. Combine like terms: 30525=(302)5=28530\sqrt{5} - 2\sqrt{5} = (30 - 2)\sqrt{5} = 28\sqrt{5}

Thus, the simplified expression is: 28528\sqrt{5}

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Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with square roots involving variables?
  2. What are the properties of square roots and how do they apply in algebra?
  3. How can you simplify square roots of larger numbers?
  4. What are perfect squares and how do they help in simplifying radicals?
  5. How do you multiply and divide expressions with square roots?

Tip: When simplifying square roots, always look for the largest perfect square factor of the number under the root.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplifying Square Roots
Radicals
Like Terms

Formulas

√a × √b = √(a × b)
Combine like terms: a√x - b√x = (a - b)√x

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11