Math Problem Statement

A series of mathematical problems focusing on square root simplifications, rationalization, and algebraic equations involving surds.

Solution

I see the uploaded image contains a set of mathematical problems, mostly dealing with simplifications involving square roots, rationalization, and solving algebraic equations. Let's break down the first few questions:

Problem 1:

If 5=2.2361\sqrt{5} = 2.2361, then find the value of 515+1\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{\sqrt{5}+1}.

Solution: Using the given approximation 5=2.2361\sqrt{5} = 2.2361:

515+1=2.236112.2361+1=1.23613.2361\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{\sqrt{5}+1} = \frac{2.2361 - 1}{2.2361 + 1} = \frac{1.2361}{3.2361}

Now, we perform the division:

1.23613.23610.3823\frac{1.2361}{3.2361} \approx 0.3823

So, the value is approximately 0.38230.3823.

Problem 2:

If 2=1.4142\sqrt{2} = 1.4142, then find the value of 2+121\frac{\sqrt{2}+1}{\sqrt{2}-1}.

Solution: Substituting the value of 2\sqrt{2}:

2+121=1.4142+11.41421=2.41420.4142\frac{\sqrt{2}+1}{\sqrt{2}-1} = \frac{1.4142 + 1}{1.4142 - 1} = \frac{2.4142}{0.4142}

Now, divide:

2.41420.41425.83\frac{2.4142}{0.4142} \approx 5.83

So, the value is approximately 5.835.83.

Problem 3:

If 3=1.732\sqrt{3} = 1.732, then find the value of 3+131\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{\sqrt{3}-1}.

Solution: Using the given approximation 3=1.732\sqrt{3} = 1.732:

3+131=1.732+11.7321=2.7320.732\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{\sqrt{3}-1} = \frac{1.732 + 1}{1.732 - 1} = \frac{2.732}{0.732}

Now, divide:

2.7320.7323.73\frac{2.732}{0.732} \approx 3.73

So, the value is approximately 3.733.73.


Would you like me to continue with the remaining problems or go into more detail on any of these steps?

Here are five follow-up questions based on this:

  1. How would the result change in Problem 1 if 5\sqrt{5} were rounded differently?
  2. Can you rationalize the expression 515+1\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{\sqrt{5}+1} to avoid decimals?
  3. Why does rationalization help when dealing with expressions like 2+121\frac{\sqrt{2}+1}{\sqrt{2}-1}?
  4. How can you represent irrational numbers like 2\sqrt{2} more precisely using a fraction approximation?
  5. How would you solve n+1n1\frac{\sqrt{n}+1}{\sqrt{n}-1} for any nn?

Tip:

Rationalizing a denominator can simplify calculations by removing square roots from the bottom of a fraction, often leading to easier arithmetic or algebraic manipulation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square roots
Rationalization
Simplification of surds
Algebraic expressions

Formulas

Rationalization: \( \frac{a + \sqrt{b}}{c + \sqrt{d}} \)
Basic square root identities

Theorems

Basic properties of square roots
Rationalizing surds

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12