Math Problem Statement

Solve the inequality: 2 ≤ √(4x^2 - 4x + 1) - √(x^2 + 2x + 1) ≤ 2 with the constraint 1 ≤ x ≤ 2.

Solution

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24x24x+1x2+2x+12,2 \leq \sqrt{4x^2 - 4x + 1} - \sqrt{x^2 + 2x + 1} \leq 2, with the additional constraint: 1x2.1 \leq x \leq 2.

Let me solve this inequality step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the Square Roots

  • First square root: 4x24x+1\sqrt{4x^2 - 4x + 1} can be simplified because the quadratic expression 4x24x+14x^2 - 4x + 1 is a perfect square: 4x24x+1=(2x1)2=2x1.\sqrt{4x^2 - 4x + 1} = \sqrt{(2x - 1)^2} = |2x - 1|.

  • Second square

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Square Roots
Algebra

Formulas

√(a^2 - b^2) = |a - b| for perfect squares
Solving inequalities with square roots

Theorems

Properties of square roots
Inequality manipulation rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12