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We let <math>a=\sqrt{49-x^2}+\sqrt{25-x^2}</math>; in other words, we want to find <math>a</math>. We know that <math>a\cdot3=\left(\sqrt{49-x^2}+\sqrt{25-x^2}\right)\cdot\left(\sqrt{49-x^2}-\sqrt{25-x^2}\right)=\left(\sqrt{49-x^2}\right)^2-\left(\sqrt{25-x^2}\right)^2=\left(49-x^2\right)-\left(25-x^2\right)=24.</math> Thus, <math>a=\boxed{8}</math>. | We let <math>a=\sqrt{49-x^2}+\sqrt{25-x^2}</math>; in other words, we want to find <math>a</math>. We know that <math>a\cdot3=\left(\sqrt{49-x^2}+\sqrt{25-x^2}\right)\cdot\left(\sqrt{49-x^2}-\sqrt{25-x^2}\right)=\left(\sqrt{49-x^2}\right)^2-\left(\sqrt{25-x^2}\right)^2=\left(49-x^2\right)-\left(25-x^2\right)=24.</math> Thus, <math>a=\boxed{8}</math>. | ||
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+ | Let <math>a = \sqrt{49-x^2}</math>, and <math>b = \sqrt{25-x^2}</math>. Solving for the constants in terms of x, a , and b, we get <math>a^2 + x^2 = 49</math>, and <math>b^2 + x^2 = 25</math>. Subtracting the second equation from the first gives us <math>a^2 - b^2 = 24</math>. Difference of squares gives us <math>(a+b)(a-b) = 24</math>. Since we want to find <math>a+b = \sqrt{49-x^2}+\sqrt{25-x^2}</math>, and we know <math>a-b = 3</math>, we get <math>3(a+b) = 24</math>, so <math>a+b = \boxed{\textbf{(A) }8}</math> | ||
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==Video Solution (HOW TO THINK CREATIVELY!)== | ==Video Solution (HOW TO THINK CREATIVELY!)== |
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[hide]Problem
Suppose that real number satisfies What is the value of ?
Solution 1
We let ; in other words, we want to find . We know that Thus, .
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Solution 2
Let , and . Solving for the constants in terms of x, a , and b, we get , and . Subtracting the second equation from the first gives us . Difference of squares gives us . Since we want to find , and we know , we get , so
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Video Solution (HOW TO THINK CREATIVELY!)
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Video Solutions
Video Solution 1
https://youtu.be/ba6w1OhXqOQ?t=1403
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Video Solution 2
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Video Solution 3
Video Solution 4
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See Also
2018 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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