Math Problem Statement

Find the value of √x + √x + √x +...........

Solution

The expression you're asking about is:

x+x+x+\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{x} + \sqrt{x} + \cdots

This suggests an infinite sum of square roots of xx, but it could also represent a continuous operation involving radicals. To clarify the interpretation:

  1. Sum of square roots: If you're asking about adding x\sqrt{x} repeatedly an infinite number of times, the sum would diverge unless x=0x = 0.

  2. Nested square roots: If you meant something like a nested radical, where:

x+x+x+\sqrt{x + \sqrt{x + \sqrt{x + \cdots}}}

Then, we need to solve this as an equation. Let this expression be equal to yy:

y=x+yy = \sqrt{x + y}

Now, square both sides to remove the square root:

y2=x+yy^2 = x + y

Rearrange the equation:

y2yx=0y^2 - y - x = 0

This is a quadratic equation in yy, so we can solve it using the quadratic formula:

y=(1)±(1)24(1)(x)2(1)y = \frac{-(-1) \pm \sqrt{(-1)^2 - 4(1)(-x)}}{2(1)} y=1±1+4x2y = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{1 + 4x}}{2}

Since yy must be positive, we take the positive root:

y=1+1+4x2y = \frac{1 + \sqrt{1 + 4x}}{2}

Thus, the value of the infinite nested radical expression is:

y=1+1+4x2y = \frac{1 + \sqrt{1 + 4x}}{2}

Would you like more details on this process?


Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What happens if x=0x = 0 in this nested radical equation?
  2. Can this process be applied to different forms of nested radicals?
  3. How does this solution compare to simpler radical equations like x+x\sqrt{x + \sqrt{x}}?
  4. What is the geometric interpretation of nested radicals?
  5. How would the equation change if we added a constant inside the radical?

Tip: When solving equations with nested square roots, isolating the radical and squaring both sides is often the best strategy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Nested Radicals
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Quadratic equation formula: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Solution to nested radical: y = (1 + √(1 + 4x)) / 2

Theorems

Quadratic Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12