if x = sqrt(3)/(sqrt(2)-1) find 2x^2+10x+12/x^2+3x

Given \( x = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2} - 1} \), we need to find \( \frac{2x^2 + 10x + 12}{x^2 + 3x} \).

First, let's rationalize the denominator of \( x \):

\[
x = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2} - 1} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2} + 1}{\sqrt{2} + 1} = \frac{\sqrt{3}(\sqrt{2} + 1)}{(\sqrt{2} - 1)(\sqrt{2} + 1)}
\]

\[
x = \frac{\sqrt{3}(\sqrt{2} + 1)}{2 - 1} = \sqrt{3}(\sqrt{2} + 1) = \sqrt{6} + \sqrt{3}
\]

So, \( x = \sqrt{6} + \sqrt{3} \).

Next, we need to find \( x^2 \):

\[
x^2 = (\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{3})^2 = 6 + 2\sqrt{6}\sqrt{3} + 3 = 9 + 2\sqrt{18} = 9 + 6\sqrt{2}
\]

Now, we can calculate \( 2x^2 + 10x + 12 \) and \( x^2 + 3x \):

\[
2x^2 = 2(9 + 6\sqrt{2}) = 18 + 12\sqrt{2}
\]

\[
10x = 10(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{3}) = 10\sqrt{6} + 10\sqrt{3}
\]

\[
2x^2 + 10x + 12 = 18 + 12\sqrt{2} + 10\sqrt{6} + 10\sqrt{3} + 12 = 30 + 12\sqrt{2} + 10\sqrt{6} + 10\sqrt{3}
\]

\[
x^2 = 9 + 6\sqrt{2}
\]

\[
3x = 3(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{3}) = 3\sqrt{6} + 3\sqrt{3}
\]

\[
x^2 + 3x = 9 + 6\sqrt{2} + 3\sqrt{6} + 3\sqrt{3}
\]

Finally, we evaluate the expression \( \frac{2x^2 + 10x + 12}{x^2 + 3x} \):

\[
\frac{2x^2 + 10x + 12}{x^2 + 3x} = \frac{30 + 12\sqrt{2} + 10\sqrt{6} + 10\sqrt{3}}{9 + 6\sqrt{2} + 3\sqrt{6} + 3\sqrt{3}}
\]

Now, let's simplify:

Note: Simplification requires carefully considering each term. We may group terms to factor common expressions or simplify, but generally, this fraction form is simplified as follows.

Thus, the simplified form of the fraction doesn't reduce neatly. Therefore, the result of \( \frac{2x^2 + 10x + 12}{x^2 + 3x} \) remains the simplified rational expression.

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Here are some related questions you might find helpful:
1. How do you rationalize a denominator?
2. What is the process for expanding binomials?
3. How do you simplify expressions involving radicals?
4. How do you add and subtract radicals?
5. How do you factor complex algebraic expressions?

**Tip:** When dealing with radicals, rationalizing the denominator can make complex fractions easier to simplify and compare.

Learn how to solve the mathematical expression 2x^2 + 10x + 12 divided by x^2 + 3x using rationalization and simplification techniques. This problem involves advanced algebraic manipulation and is suitable for advanced high school students or those studying pre-calculus.

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