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<math>\fbox{E}</math> | We can simplify the expression to <math>\sqrt{1+\sqrt{2}}</math> Then we square it so it is now <math>1+\sqrt{2}</math>. We still have to square it one more time, getting <math>\fbox{(E)\ 3+2\sqrt{2}}</math>. | ||
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Problem
The fourth power of 
is
Solution
We can simplify the expression to 
Then we square it so it is now 
. We still have to square it one more time, getting $\fbox{(E)\ 3+2\sqrt{2}}$ (Error compiling LaTeX. Unknown error_msg).
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