Math Problem Statement

Find the exact values of x and y. (Assume

s = 9.)

x

=

4.5

y

=

9√32​

Solution

Let's analyze the given problem and find the exact values for xx and yy step by step.

Given:

  1. s=9s = 9
  2. x=4.5x = 4.5
  3. y=932y = 9 \sqrt{32}

Step 1: Simplify xx

The value of xx is already given as x=4.5x = 4.5. Therefore: x=4.5x = 4.5

Step 2: Simplify yy

The expression for yy is y=932y = 9 \sqrt{32}. Start by simplifying 32\sqrt{32}: 32=162=162=42.\sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16 \cdot 2} = \sqrt{16} \cdot \sqrt{2} = 4 \sqrt{2}. Substitute 32=42\sqrt{32} = 4 \sqrt{2} into yy: y=942=362.y = 9 \cdot 4 \sqrt{2} = 36 \sqrt{2}.

Thus, the exact value of yy is: y=362.y = 36 \sqrt{2}.

Final Answer:

x=4.5,y=362.x = 4.5, \quad y = 36 \sqrt{2}.


Would you like a more detailed breakdown or have further questions? 😊
Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How can you simplify other square root expressions like 50\sqrt{50} or 72\sqrt{72}?
  2. If xx and yy were variables, how would their values change with different ss?
  3. What does 32\sqrt{32} represent geometrically?
  4. How would you convert 36236 \sqrt{2} to a decimal approximation?
  5. How can you rationalize the denominator in expressions like 132\frac{1}{\sqrt{32}}?

Tip: Simplifying square roots is easier if you first factor the number into primes!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Square Roots
Simplification

Formulas

√(a * b) = √a * √b
x = 4.5
y = 9√32

Theorems

Simplifying square roots
Distributive property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9