Solving Surds Equation: Tips for Simplifying with Ease

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The discussion revolves around solving an equation involving surds, specifically the equation \(\sqrt{3}x = x + \sqrt{3}\). Participants are exploring methods to simplify and solve for \(x\).

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants suggest collecting like terms and factoring out \(x\) as a potential approach. There are questions about formatting in the posts, indicating some confusion about the use of LaTeX.

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Some guidance has been offered regarding the manipulation of the equation, and one participant indicates they have arrived at a correct answer. However, there is no explicit consensus on the methods used, and the discussion includes technical issues related to formatting.

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There is a mention of formatting issues with LaTeX, which may affect the clarity of the mathematical expressions being discussed.

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Im feeling stupid today.

[tex] {\sqrt{3}x = x + {\sqrt{3}}[/tex]

The x is not (square rooted)

Can somebody please throw me in the right direction ??
 
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Collect your x terms to one side, factor out the x. You should be able to take it from there.
 
[tex]\sqrt{3} x - x = \sqrt {3}[/tex]
then take x as a common factor

M B
 
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why didn't my [tex]appear?<br /> <br /> M B[/tex]
 
Thanks both.Got the answer, checked it and its correct :)

Regards,
Mo
 
You put "[tex]" to end the statement.It should be [ / tex] <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":smile:" title="Smile :smile:" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":smile:" />[/tex]
 
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Thanks!

M B
 

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