Math Problem Statement

(3 + sqrt(13)) / 2 squared - 3 * (3 + sqrt(13)) / 2 - 1 = 0

Solution

The given mathematical expression in the image is:

(3+132)23(3+132)1=0\left( \frac{3 + \sqrt{13}}{2} \right)^2 - 3 \left( \frac{3 + \sqrt{13}}{2} \right) - 1 = 0

Let's denote x=3+132x = \frac{3 + \sqrt{13}}{2}. Substituting this into the expression, we have:

x23x1=0x^2 - 3x - 1 = 0

This is a standard quadratic equation in terms of xx. To solve it, we can use the quadratic formula:

x=b±b24ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}

where a=1a = 1, b=3b = -3, and c=1c = -1. Plugging these values in:

x=(3)±(3)241(1)21x = \frac{-(-3) \pm \sqrt{(-3)^2 - 4 \cdot 1 \cdot (-1)}}{2 \cdot 1}

x=3±9+42x = \frac{3 \pm \sqrt{9 + 4}}{2}

x=3±132x = \frac{3 \pm \sqrt{13}}{2}

So, the solutions are:

x1=3+132,x2=3132x_1 = \frac{3 + \sqrt{13}}{2}, \quad x_2 = \frac{3 - \sqrt{13}}{2}

Since we defined x=3+132x = \frac{3 + \sqrt{13}}{2}, it means x1=xx_1 = x matches our original substitution, which confirms that x=3+132x = \frac{3 + \sqrt{13}}{2} is indeed a solution of the equation.

Thus, the equation is satisfied with the value x=3+132x = \frac{3 + \sqrt{13}}{2}.

Would you like more details on the solution or have any specific questions? Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you derive the quadratic formula?
  2. What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?
  3. Can we factorize this quadratic equation directly without using the quadratic formula?
  4. How do we interpret the solutions of a quadratic equation graphically?
  5. What happens if the discriminant of a quadratic equation is zero or negative?

Tip: When solving quadratic equations, always check if you can simplify or factorize the expression before applying the quadratic formula for efficiency.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Equations
Algebra

Formulas

Quadratic formula: x = (-b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a

Theorems

Quadratic Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12