Problem: If x=3+22, then find the valu of $\sqrt{x}-\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}$
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Correct Answer: $\sqrt{x-\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}}=\frac{24}{5}$
Explanation:
Given x=3+22
=> x=25
=> 5$^{2}$=x
=> 5=$\sqrt{x}$
so, $\sqrt{x}$=5
Now, $\sqrt{x}$-$\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}=5-\frac{1}{5}$
=$\frac{25-1}{5}=\frac{24}{5}$
=>$\sqrt{x-\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}}=\frac{24}{5}$