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If \(\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{x + 1} = \sqrt{2x + 1}\), find the possible values of...

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WAEC 2013

If \(\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{x + 1} = \sqrt{2x + 1}\), find the possible values of x.

  • A. 1 and -1
  • B. -1 and 2
  • C. 1 and 2
  • D. 0 and -1
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

\(\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{x + 1} = \sqrt{2x + 1}\)

Squaring both sides, we have

\((\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{x + 1})^{2} = (\sqrt{2x + 1})^{2}\)

\(x + 2\sqrt{x(x + 1)} + x + 1 = 2x + 1\)

\(2x + 1 + 2\sqrt{x(x+1)} - (2x + 1) = 0\)

\((2\sqrt{x(x + 1)})^{2}= 0^{2}  \implies 4(x(x + 1)) = 0\)

\(\therefore x(x + 1) = 0\)

\(x = \text{0 or -1}\)


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