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  • See the way I breakdown the solution of this question. There is a lot you can learn from this video.
    How to solve (4 + \sqrt{5})^x + (4 - \sqrt{5})^×
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 139

  • @netravelplus
    @netravelplus 12 днів тому

    Wonderful explanation.

  • @vitotozzi1972
    @vitotozzi1972 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @taiwoolajire8297
    @taiwoolajire8297 Місяць тому +2

    Nice 🎉

  • @fahadabdullah3046
    @fahadabdullah3046 День тому

    I look forward for more videos like this. Great job on the solution and explanation

  • @gwynj
    @gwynj Місяць тому +20

    That started pretty complicated. You can do it quickly by approximation. root 15 = bit less than root 16, = bit less than 4. so you got (bit less than 8) squared + (bit more than 0 squared) = 62. so x can only be 2, anything else is way too big, or way too small. i.e. 8^2 = 64 and 7^2 = 49. plus you're squaring so it can be +2 or -2.

    • @17-harshitbhatt57
      @17-harshitbhatt57 Місяць тому +6

      Its not about the answer its about the process and out of the box thinking by this way you're killing the question itself.

    • @filipeoliveira7001
      @filipeoliveira7001 Місяць тому +6

      This is not the point of the problem, the point is to learn how to reach the answer rigorously and mathematically. Also, how can you prove those are the only solutions? You can’t, which is why, in any real setting, you can’t approximate your way out of there

    • @mauriziograndi1750
      @mauriziograndi1750 Місяць тому +1

      @@17-harshitbhatt57
      You’re pretty right. I was also criticising the long answers before, and the reason was that I didn’t know how to get to the answer systematically and proving it. Better I try to better myself and talk later. You are right here.

    • @AimeMadimba
      @AimeMadimba 23 дні тому

      😊

    • @filipeoliveira7001
      @filipeoliveira7001 17 днів тому

      @@Maran108???

  • @mdataurrahman1240
    @mdataurrahman1240 Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @prime423
    @prime423 10 днів тому +1

    One can guess the answer almost immediately. Assuming of course, the solver knows something about reciprocals and radicals.

  • @user-ww6qh9lx8x
    @user-ww6qh9lx8x 21 день тому

    well done sir you make this problem so very easy

  • @imandiudupihilla6400
    @imandiudupihilla6400 Місяць тому

    amaizing

  • @alexjunio_prof
    @alexjunio_prof Місяць тому +2

    Amazing

  • @dujas2
    @dujas2 9 днів тому +1

    I admit to lucking my way into a solution. Add 2 to both sides and take the square root and it becomes clear that x/2=1 works.

  • @venkatesanr6758
    @venkatesanr6758 Місяць тому +3

    Very complicated but extraordinary explanation. Thanks brother 🎉

    • @SpencersAcademy
      @SpencersAcademy  29 днів тому +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    • @venkatesanr6758
      @venkatesanr6758 29 днів тому

      I've one UA-cam channel, brother
      youtube.com/@venkatesanmathsacademy8904

  • @bkp_s
    @bkp_s День тому

    You specifically are too great to praise. Really sir

  • @user-tm1eq8rz5s
    @user-tm1eq8rz5s Місяць тому

    Brilliant!!

  • @pure-mathematics
    @pure-mathematics 26 днів тому +1

    Great 👍 job

  • @Mb-logic
    @Mb-logic 11 днів тому

    Wonderful ❤

  • @carlosrivas2012
    @carlosrivas2012 24 дні тому

    Excelente. Bonito ejercicio....

  • @olga23bmb
    @olga23bmb 8 днів тому

    Super cool 👌👍

  • @ndayehassan2627
    @ndayehassan2627 19 днів тому

    I like the way you teach 🎉🎉

  • @carlinhosnascida
    @carlinhosnascida 18 днів тому

    Thank you

  • @billwong6714
    @billwong6714 Місяць тому

    Very clever!

  • @thientran4948
    @thientran4948 7 днів тому

    From 31+8V15 =(4+V15)^x .Just using a^x = b = > x = (logb)/loga . Sub number yield x = 2. Save a lot of time.

  • @masoudghiaci5483
    @masoudghiaci5483 26 днів тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @chienbin4813
    @chienbin4813 3 дні тому

    Take logarithm base 4+sqrt(15) of 4-sqrt(15) on ur computer and you will probably solve it easily
    But anyway,if you don’t notice this then just watch the video

  • @mintprathomkrumint4499
    @mintprathomkrumint4499 7 днів тому

    You can use 62^2-2^2
    =(60)(64) in the square root. It might be easier.

  • @miriamvianaesilva1118
    @miriamvianaesilva1118 11 днів тому +1

    Masemasic (pronuncia inglesa) no português. Recaptulation (pronuncia: recapituleichan )em portugues. Moral da história: Ensinando pai nosso a vigario.

  • @user-hz5ne2rl5e
    @user-hz5ne2rl5e 23 дні тому +2

    f(x)=(4 + sqrt(15))^x + (4 - sqrt(15))^x is symmetrical around x=0. This is easy enough to show that f(x)=f(-x). Also, f(x) is continuous for all x. Therefore, graphs of f(x) and y=62 interest twice. An obvious solution is x=2 f(2)=62, then the second solution for the symmetrical function f(x) around x=0 is x=-2. Solutions: x=-2, x=2.

    • @SpencersAcademy
      @SpencersAcademy  23 дні тому

      You're absolutely correct. I like your approach.

    • @boredomgotmehere
      @boredomgotmehere 16 днів тому

      Your reply is awesome but I do have some questions: How did you know the graph is symmetrical around x=0? Also, how did you figure that the obvious solution of x = 2, is 62? Hope you don’t mind replying. Thanks in advance.

    • @user-hz5ne2rl5e
      @user-hz5ne2rl5e 15 днів тому +1

      @@boredomgotmehere This is a known result to me that a function of the form f(x)= (a+sqrt(b))^x +(a-sqrt(b))^x is even. It can be verified that f(x)=f(-x) in two lines. So f(x) is symmetrical. x=2 being a solution is also obvious to me by looking at the equation. Also, in my past experience, such school exercises as this one, often have one simple solution. If x=2, and x=-2 for a symmetrical function, then the axis of symmetry is x=0.

    • @boredomgotmehere
      @boredomgotmehere 15 днів тому

      @@user-hz5ne2rl5e I see your point. Thanks for the explanation.

  • @nasrullahhusnan2289
    @nasrullahhusnan2289 Місяць тому

    It's easier to work the determinant of the quadratic equation in p as
    sqrt[(-62)²-4]=sqrt[(62)²-2²]
    =sqrt(64×60)
    =8×2sqrt(15)
    instead of squaring 62 then substracting with 4, having a sqrt of a large number.
    =(62+2)(62-2)
    =64(60)
    =8²2²15

  • @taherismail5425
    @taherismail5425 19 днів тому

    That was more than wonderful, and the explanation and interpretation are very excellent. Allah ❤bless your beautiful thinking. What a beauty in algebra and mathematics. Thank you, dear professor.

    • @SpencersAcademy
      @SpencersAcademy  18 днів тому +1

      I am really grateful for this. I'll continue to do my best, Sir.

  • @ashwanibeohar8172
    @ashwanibeohar8172 28 днів тому +2

    Root 15 is closed तो root16 ie 4(लिटिल less than4)
    So let put value 4 इन place of 4
    (4+4)^ x +0 = 62
    For x= 2, lhs become 64 which is close to 62.
    Now let us check the given eqn with x = 2,
    (4 + _ /15)^2 + ( 4 - _/15)^2
    = 2( a^2 + b^2)
    = 2( 16+ 15)
    = 62
    =rhs
    So x=2 is the ans

  • @adophmadondo7660
    @adophmadondo7660 Місяць тому +2

    Where did the plus sign inbetween brackects vanish to? We can use difference of square method ignoring a plus inbetween.

    • @romeob8607
      @romeob8607 Місяць тому

      You're thinking too hard.

    • @Cyclic727
      @Cyclic727 Місяць тому

      You don't get the solution

    • @herbertwandha6110
      @herbertwandha6110 Місяць тому +1

      You are a wonderful prof.....keep it up to help many young aspiring mathematicians.....sholom

  • @timsabin3
    @timsabin3 4 дні тому

    I did it in 2 minutes by estimating x= 2. Because of the √1̅5̅, x has to be even to create an integral quantity. It has to be low because even 4⁴ > 62.

  • @desirouspubg6329
    @desirouspubg6329 28 днів тому

    Saw the same question in Nust entry test past papers, couldn't figure it out. Now I know it.

  • @cemsentin
    @cemsentin Місяць тому

    (4+Sqrt15)^x+(4-Sqrt15)^x=62
    Due to (4-Sqrt15)*(4+Sqrt15)=1 or 4-Sqrt15=1/(4+Sqrt15),
    (4+Sqrt15)^x+[1/(4+Sqrt15)]^x=62
    (4+Sqrt15)^x+[(4+Sqrt15)^(-1)]^x=62
    (4+Sqrt15)^x+(4+Sqrt15)^(-x)=62
    After using y=(4+Sqrt15)^x, so
    y+1/y=62
    (y^2+1)/y=62
    y^2+1=62y
    y^2-62y+1=0
    Hence, y1=31-8Sqrt15 and y2=31+8Sqrt15 are solutions.
    1) For y=31-8Sqrt15,
    (4+Sqrt15)^x=31-8Sqrt15,
    (4+Sqrt15)^x=(4-Sqrt15)^2
    (4+Sqrt15)^x=[(4+Sqrt15)^(-1)]^2
    (4+Sqrt15)^x=(4+Sqrt15)^(-2)
    x1=-2 is solution.
    2) For y=31+8Sqrt15,
    (4+Sqrt15)^x=31+8Sqrt15
    (4+Sqrt15)^x=(4+Sqrt15)^2
    x2=2 is solution.

  • @enternamehere._.
    @enternamehere._. Місяць тому

    I like how didnt search any math but i learnt this today from myteacher and now it gets recommended to me

  • @hubertpruvost3271
    @hubertpruvost3271 21 день тому

    Now i understand the -2 solution

  • @michaeledwards2251
    @michaeledwards2251 21 день тому

    Inspection the number types of the equation reveals
    (a) 4 and 62 are rational numbers, (b) root(15) is irrational,
    (c) If x is non-integer, root(15)^x is irrational,
    (d) if root(15) is raised to an odd integer, the result is irrational,
    Showing x is an even integer.
    Inspecting the numerical values of the equation
    (a-b)^2 = a^2 -2ab + b^2, ignoring b^2 as a first approximation,
    Root(15) is (4 - delta)^2 giving approximately 16 - 8 delta = 15,
    making delta = 1/8 with an estimated error of 1/512. ((1/8)^2 /8)
    Substituting the approximation (4 - 1/8) for root(15) gives
    for the 1st bracket (approximately 8 - 1/8) and for the second bracket (approximately 1/8).
    Investigating the numbers
    1. Assume the 1st bracket is dominant, approximately 8.
    Applying even integer powers of x to 8 gives 8^2 = 64, 8^4 = 64^4.
    2. Assume the 2nd bracket is dominant, approximately 1/8.
    Applying even integer powers of x to 1/8 gives (1/8)^-2 = 64, (1/8)^-4 = 64^4
    (Dividing the log(left hand side)/log(right hand side), and take the nearest even integer as x for the general case.)
    In this instance x = 2 or -2.
    Substituting x =2 into the equation gives
    (a+b)^2 + (a-b)^2 = 2(a^2+b^2)
    substitute a = 4, b = root(15).
    2(16 + 15) = 62.

    • @SpencersAcademy
      @SpencersAcademy  21 день тому

      This is very impressive, I'm not gonna lie. You nailed it. 👏

    • @michaeledwards2251
      @michaeledwards2251 21 день тому

      @@SpencersAcademy
      At the Olympiad level, it is beatable,
      1. No proof (irrational number)^(irrational number) is irrational.
      2. No proof of why the approximation for root(15) gives the same numerical result as root(15) when delta^2 is ignored
      For example
      2((4)^2 + (4 - 1/8)^2 )= 2(16 + (16 -1 +1/64), which gives 62 - 1/64, ignoring delta^2, is 62.
      3. No back substitution of x = -2.

    • @michaeledwards2251
      @michaeledwards2251 19 днів тому

      @@SpencersAcademy
      I would love to learn what the answers were to this questions in the Olympiad.
      With thanks for your appreciation.

  • @achalmunot5527
    @achalmunot5527 4 дні тому

    Just do rationalisation of 4-root15

  • @KagoOnya-uf4nc
    @KagoOnya-uf4nc Місяць тому +5

    Instead of solving of solving so long I would have tried assuming the x as 2 or 3 or 4 and try to get 62

    • @jamesbamboo1755
      @jamesbamboo1755 Місяць тому +1

      And how would you have found the negative value of x?

  • @Hobbitangle
    @Hobbitangle 29 днів тому

    Let a=4-√15 as a constant
    Then
    a^x+1/a^x=62
    Consider the following transformation
    (a^(x/2)+1/a^(x/2))^2=a^x+1/a^x+2=62+2=64
    so
    a^(x/2)+1/a^(x/2)=√64=8
    Let u=a^(x/2)
    u+1/u=8
    u²+1=8u
    u=(8±√(8²-4))/2=(8±√60)/2=4±√15
    (4+√15)^(x/2)=4±√15
    x/2=±1
    The answer:
    x=±2

  • @Hrishi02005
    @Hrishi02005 7 днів тому

    X=2

  • @KingGisInDaHouse
    @KingGisInDaHouse Місяць тому +2

    I multiplied everything by (4+sqrt(15)) and lucked out on getting 1^x then getting your quadratic equation and instead of doing your guessing process I did (4+sqrt15)^x=31- sqrt(960) I treated it as a logarithmic equation

    • @plucas2003
      @plucas2003 Місяць тому

      same and it was easier but i didn't get the -2

  • @user-ec5ip3vp2r
    @user-ec5ip3vp2r Місяць тому

    -2;2

  • @nantesloire
    @nantesloire Місяць тому

    Sehr einfach 4 - 15^ = 1/ 4 + 15^

  • @restablex
    @restablex 6 днів тому

    x = 2 ; x = -2

  • @soshakobyan3123
    @soshakobyan3123 День тому

    Is this olympiad problem? Oh, you are right if only for 7-8 graders.

  • @abhijeetparasar5977
    @abhijeetparasar5977 Місяць тому +1

    Assuming 2 lowest positive insurd answer comes quickly how long

  • @3adimension
    @3adimension 15 днів тому

    Por favor, podrias repetirla, pero un poco mas despacio?

  • @tarkanyilmaz6905
    @tarkanyilmaz6905 Місяць тому +1

    He will never mispronounce Sistine Chapel

  • @SuezireKaka
    @SuezireKaka Місяць тому

    I started from 62=2×(4^2+15) which means x=2 is a solution. Then I reformed the problem like p^x+p^(-x)=62, so I found -2 is also another solution. Considering the shape of cosh, these are the only solutions in real number. I have no idea in complex number :|

  • @kereric_c
    @kereric_c 28 днів тому +2

    let p = 4+sqrt(15) ,q = 4- sqrt(15)
    then notice that p+q = 8,p-q=2sqrt(15),pq=1
    then notice that p^2+q^2={(p+q)^2+(p-q)^2}/2=62
    so x=2
    because pq =1 so x=-2 also satisfies the equation
    at the same time p=1/q
    f(x)=p^x+q^x=p^x+1/(p^x)
    when x>0 df(x)/dx >0
    when x

  • @SuvriadiPanggabean
    @SuvriadiPanggabean 9 днів тому

    3:33 why don't you raise it to the power of 1 with x?

    • @albertobirth
      @albertobirth 5 днів тому

      I think it's not necessary. It will be equal 1.

  • @user-qy8re3yx3d
    @user-qy8re3yx3d 14 днів тому

    x=2; x=-1/2.

  • @gouravsoni-ug3jy
    @gouravsoni-ug3jy Місяць тому +2

    Solved by just hit & trial i.e.
    62= 32+30=> 16+16+ 30 =>
    16+ 16+15+15
    16 & 15 will come from squaring

  • @esciveta5507
    @esciveta5507 Місяць тому +2

    Pretty stereotype question

  • @gamerakash5604
    @gamerakash5604 28 днів тому

    binomial theorem would have made it easier and shorter.

  • @user-ow6yj3ne6t
    @user-ow6yj3ne6t 3 дні тому

    А где доказательство, что других решений не существует? Задача не решена.

  • @syamaliray8747
    @syamaliray8747 25 днів тому

    x=2

    • @SpencersAcademy
      @SpencersAcademy  25 днів тому

      You are very correct, brother. But there is still one more solution to it.

  • @nasrullahhusnan2289
    @nasrullahhusnan2289 Місяць тому

    x=3

  • @walterwen2975
    @walterwen2975 Місяць тому

    A very nice Olympiad question: (4 + √15)ˣ + (4 - √15)ˣ = 62; x = ?
    62 > (4 + √15)ˣ > (4 - √15)ˣ > 0
    Let: a = 4 + √15, b = 4 - √15, ab = 16 - 15 = 1; a = 1/b, b = 1/a
    a² + b² = (1/b)² + (1/a)² = a⁻² + b⁻² = (4 + √15)² + (4 - √15)²
    = 2(16 + 15) = 62 = (4 + √15)ˣ + (4 - √15)ˣ; x = 2 or x = - 2
    Answer check:
    x = ± 2: (4 + √15)ˣ + (4 - √15)ˣ = 62; Confirmed as shown
    Final answer:
    x = 2 or x = - 2

  • @ARIHANTKMINDS
    @ARIHANTKMINDS 17 днів тому

    Isn't that a 10th grade question?

  • @Limited_Light
    @Limited_Light День тому

    Multiplying both sides by (4 - sqrt(15))^x:
    (4 + sqrt(15))^x * (4 - sqrt(15))^x + (4 - sqrt(15))^x * (4 - sqrt(15))^x = 62 * (4 - sqrt(15))^x.
    ((4 + sqrt(15)) * (4 - sqrt(15)))^x + ((4 - sqrt(15))^x)^2 = 62 * (4 - sqrt(15))^x.
    1^x + ((4 - sqrt(15))^x)^2 = 62 * (4 - sqrt(15))^x.
    1 + ((4 - sqrt(15))^x)^2 = 62 * (4 - sqrt(15))^x.
    Let u = (4 - sqrt(15))^x.
    1 + u^2 = 62 * u.
    u = 31 + 8 sqrt(15) or u = 31 - 8 sqrt(15).
    x = log_[4 - sqrt(15)](31 + 8 sqrt(15)) or x = log_[4 - sqrt(15)](31 - 8 sqrt(15)).
    (4 - sqrt(15))^2 = 16 - 2 * 4 * sqrt(15) + (sqrt(15))^2 = 16 - 8 * sqrt(15) + 15 = 31 - 8 * sqrt(15).
    So, in the latter case, x = log_[4 - sqrt(15)](31 - 8 sqrt(15)) = log_[4 - sqrt(15)]((4 - sqrt(15))^2) = 2.
    In the former case, x = log_[4 - sqrt(15)](31 + 8 sqrt(15)) = log_[4 - sqrt(15)]((4 + sqrt(15))^2) = ln((4 + sqrt(15))^2) / ln(4 - sqrt(15)) = ln((4 + sqrt(15))^2) / ln((4 + sqrt(15))^(-1)) = 2 * ln(4 + sqrt(15)) / (-1 * ln(4 + sqrt(15))) = -2.

    • @SpencersAcademy
      @SpencersAcademy  День тому +1

      Excellent delivery

    • @Limited_Light
      @Limited_Light 18 годин тому

      Thank you. ​@@SpencersAcademyWould it be ok for me to upload my own version?

  • @Mal1234567
    @Mal1234567 Місяць тому

    When you say the “x” it sounds to me like “ess” instead of “eks.”

  • @user-idjeic82jdmco1
    @user-idjeic82jdmco1 26 днів тому

    This is typically a problem made complicated in appearance but convenient for solving when you know the trick. Not much real value.

  • @user-nx9wy5sh9w
    @user-nx9wy5sh9w Місяць тому

  • @BolsaMB
    @BolsaMB 9 днів тому

    Then you look at the original equation and think what of we put x=2 . Magic you solve the problem in 1 min ahahahahah

  •  15 днів тому

    did it in my mind lol, it's easy, 4 - ✓15 and 4 + ✓15 are just reciprocals of each other and solve quadratic equation

  • @user-ww1it7hp8o
    @user-ww1it7hp8o Місяць тому

    아유 골치 아프네

  • @jaggisaram4914
    @jaggisaram4914 21 день тому

    1

  • @anhdiep382
    @anhdiep382 Місяць тому

    in Việt Nam , this question is too easy for a student in 16-17 age 😂😂😂😂

    • @MazziniFan
      @MazziniFan Місяць тому

      Absolutely. This isnt a problem for 16-17. Its for 10-12. For 16-17 check ioqm,jee advance papers for the correct level.

    • @anhdiep382
      @anhdiep382 Місяць тому

      @@MazziniFan I said that but it's really too easy. I don't understand why they left the text " olympiad question " =))) Is their math always so easy?

  • @RealQuInnMallory
    @RealQuInnMallory 9 днів тому

    4x+4x ➖ =8x^2 15x+15x ➖ 30x^2 {8x^2+30x^2}=38x^4 2^19 x^2^2 1^1 x1^2 (x ➖ 2x+1) (4)^2=16 (15)^2=225 {2 25 ➖ 16}=209 10^20 3^2.2^5 5^4 2^1 1^2^2 3^2 1^1 1^1^1 3^2" (x ➖ 3x+2)

  • @user-pd7js7cy9m
    @user-pd7js7cy9m 25 днів тому +1

    0) n=2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ….
    1) [n+sqrt(n^2-1)]*[n-sqrt(n^2-1)]==1 ;
    2)[n+sqrt(n^2-1)]^2+[n-sqrt(n^2-1)]^2==N==2*[n^2+n^2-1]=2*[2*n^2-1]
    3) n= 2| 3 |4 |5 | …..
    N=14|34|62|98| …
    4)[n+sqrt(n^2-1)]^x+[n-sqrt(n^2-1)]^x=N
    x1=2 ;x2=-2
    5) [n+sqr(n^2-1)]^x=p>0 ; ONLY !! : x=lg(p)/lg(n+sqrt(n^2-1) ) . p^2-N*p+1=0 . ONLY !! : p=N/2+-sqrt([N/2]^2-1) !!
    With respect , Lidiy

    • @SpencersAcademy
      @SpencersAcademy  25 днів тому

      That's awesome. You nailed it.

    • @boredomgotmehere
      @boredomgotmehere 16 днів тому

      This is looks so awesome. But I do have some questions: what is the meaning of your line(1), where did you get that?

    • @user-pd7js7cy9m
      @user-pd7js7cy9m 4 дні тому

      @@boredomgotmehere раскройте скобки и убедитесь !
      С уважением Лидий

  • @user-nd7th3hy4l
    @user-nd7th3hy4l 15 днів тому

    X=2

  • @rizakramgaur8087
    @rizakramgaur8087 17 днів тому

    X=2