Simplify ( square root of 9x+h- square root of 9x)/h
The problem provided is an algebraic expression that needs to be simplified. It involves a difference of square roots in the numerator and a single variable h in the denominator. The expression is a fraction and represents a form of the difference quotient which is a fundamental concept in calculus for defining the derivative of a function. The task is to simplify this expression by performing the appropriate algebraic manipulations, potentially involving rationalizing the numerator or combining like terms to reach a more simplified form of the expression. The goal is to find an equivalent expression that has been reduced to its lowest terms.
Step 1:
Express the number 9 as the square of 3.
Step 2:
Extract the square root of the perfect square from under the radical sign.
Step 3:
Simplify the expression by recognizing that
To simplify the expression
Square Roots and Radicals: The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. The radical symbol
Simplifying Square Roots: When simplifying square roots, we look for perfect squares that can be taken out from under the radical. For example,
Algebraic Manipulation: The expression involves algebraic manipulation, such as combining like terms and simplifying fractions.
By recognizing that 9 is a perfect square and can be written as