# Math Help - Solve equation

1. ## Solve equation

I'm having severe difficulties solving this equation:

$\frac{\sqrt{x^2-50x+1525}}{x-25}+\frac{\sqrt{x^2+400}}{x}=0$

I tried most conventional algebra methods but none seem to work! Thanks.

2. ## Re: Solve equation

Really need help on this one. It's a string in a series of long calculus computations that are due for monday

3. ## Re: Solve equation

You can use conventional algebra methods

$\frac{\sqrt{x^2-50x+1525}}{x-25}=-\frac{\sqrt{x^2+400}}{x}$

Cross-multiply

$(x)\sqrt{x^2-50x+1525}=-(x-25)\sqrt{x^2+400}$

Then square both sides. It starts as a nasty equation but simplifies to something quite nice.

4. ## Re: Solve equation

Originally Posted by Shakarri
You can use conventional algebra methods

$\frac{\sqrt{x^2-50x+1525}}{x-25}=-\frac{\sqrt{x^2+400}}{x}$

Cross-multiply

$(x)\sqrt{x^2-50x+1525}=-(x-25)\sqrt{x^2+400}$

Then square both sides. It starts as a nasty equation but simplifies to something quite nice.
Thanks. I realized later that $\left((a+b)(\sqrt{c+d})\right)^2$ actually simplifies to $\left((a+b)^2(c+d)\right)$

I hadn't realized this before and it made the calculation that much easier! Thanks!