The question is this:
Simplify $\sqrt{1+\sqrt{21+12\sqrt{3}}}$
I defined the value as x, then got $(x+1)^2(x-1)^2$=$21+12\sqrt{13}$.
I don't know what to do from there. Any help?
The question is this:
Simplify $\sqrt{1+\sqrt{21+12\sqrt{3}}}$
I defined the value as x, then got $(x+1)^2(x-1)^2$=$21+12\sqrt{13}$.
I don't know what to do from there. Any help?
Hint :
$$21+12 \sqrt{3} = (3+2\sqrt{3})^2$$
and $$4 + 2 \sqrt{3} = (1 + \sqrt{3})^2$$