Solving for $\frac{{x\sqrt n }}{{\sqrt {n + 1} }}$: A Homework Guide

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The discussion focuses on simplifying the expression $\frac{{x^{n + 1} }}{{\sqrt {n + 1} }}\frac{{\sqrt n }}{{x^n }}$ to arrive at $\frac{{x\sqrt n }}{{\sqrt {n + 1} }}$. The user initially struggles with the algebraic manipulation but ultimately resolves the issue by recognizing that $\frac{x^{n + 1}}{x^n} = x$. This simplification is crucial for understanding how to handle similar algebraic fractions in future problems.

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My notes are missing a step. How do I get \frac{{x^{n + 1} }}{{\sqrt {n + 1} }}\frac{{\sqrt n }}{{x^n }} = \frac{{x\sqrt n }}{{\sqrt {n + 1} }}


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I'm trying like this, but I don't seem to be arriving at the same step as the example:
\frac{{x^{n + 1} }}{{\sqrt {n + 1} }}\frac{{\sqrt n }}{{x^n }} = \frac{{x^{n + 1} }}{{\sqrt {n\left( {1 + \frac{1}{n}} \right)} }}\frac{{\sqrt n }}{{x^n }} = \frac{{x^{n + 1} }}{{\sqrt n \sqrt {\left( {1 + \frac{1}{n}} \right)} }}\frac{{\sqrt n }}{{x^n }} = \frac{{x^{n + 1} }}{{\sqrt {\left( {1 + \frac{1}{n}} \right)} }}\frac{1}{{x^n }}

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Never mind. I figured it out. x^(n+1)/x^n = x
 

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