Math Problem Statement
Convert the following radical expression to exponential notation, without a radical and without parentheses: ³√(x^6 / 12b). Assume all variables are greater than zero.
Solution
The given expression is:
To convert this radical expression to exponential notation:
- Recall that a cube root can be written as .
- The fraction can be kept as is for now.
- Applying the cube root to both the numerator and the denominator, we have:
\left(\frac{x^6}{12b}\right)^{\frac{1}{3}} = \frac{x^6^{\frac{1}{3}}}{(12b)^{\frac{1}{3}}}
- Simplify x^6^{\frac{1}{3}} as , since .
Thus, the expression becomes:
This is the expression converted to exponential notation.
Let me know if you'd like further details or have any questions. Here are some related questions:
- How do you simplify other fractional exponents?
- What is the general rule for converting -th roots to exponents?
- How do you handle roots when variables have negative exponents?
- Can you combine radicals with different indices using exponential notation?
- How does simplifying fractions affect exponential notation?
Tip: Always remember that the -th root of a number can be rewritten as raising the number to the power of .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Exponents and Radicals
Formulas
a^(m/n) = nth root of a^m
Theorems
Exponentiation rules
Simplification of radicals
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11