Math Trick: How to Turn 1/25 Into 10 - Step by Step Guide

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The mathematical function discussed is defined as \( f(x) = \frac{2}{\sqrt{x}} \). When evaluating this function at \( x = \frac{1}{25} \), the calculation proceeds as follows: \( \sqrt{\frac{1}{25}} = \frac{1}{5} \), leading to \( f\left(\frac{1}{25}\right) = \frac{2}{\frac{1}{5}} = 2 \cdot 5 = 10 \). Thus, \( f\left(\frac{1}{25}\right) \) equals 10, clarifying that \( \frac{1}{25} \) does not directly become 10, but rather, it is the output of the function.

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How it possible for 1/25 to become 10? May anyone show me the steps please
 

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Hi the,

It's not that $1/25$ became $10$, but that $f(1/25) = 10$. For since $f(x) = 2/\sqrt{x}$ and $\sqrt{1/25} = 1/5$, then $f(1/25) = 2/(1/5) = 2 \cdot 5 = 10$.
 
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How it possible for 1/25 to become 10? May anyone show me the steps please

$\frac{1}{25}$ does not become 10

but $f(\frac{1}{25}) = \frac{2}{\sqrt{\frac{1}{25}}} = \frac{2}{\frac{1}{5}} = 2 * 5 =10 $
 
ahhh okay plug it into the square root of x thank you very much :D
 

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