Need Help Solving Q. 16 Diag Sec In 12th ed Official Guide

Problem Solving — algebra and arithmetic (GMAT Focus Edition)
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by papgust » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:09 am
It is just a simple formula, (a+b)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + 2ab

[root(2x)+1]^2 = (root(2x))^2 + 1^2 + 2*root(2x)*1

And from here, it gets simplified.