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:

x612b3\sqrt[3]{\frac{x^6}{12b}}

To convert this radical expression to exponential notation:

  1. Recall that a cube root a3\sqrt[3]{a} can be written as a13a^{\frac{1}{3}}.
  2. The fraction x612b\frac{x^6}{12b} can be kept as is for now.
  3. 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}}}

  1. Simplify x^6^{\frac{1}{3}} as x2x^2, since (x6)13=x613=x2(x^6)^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{6 \cdot \frac{1}{3}} = x^2.

Thus, the expression becomes:

x2(12b)13\frac{x^2}{(12b)^{\frac{1}{3}}}

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:

  1. How do you simplify other fractional exponents?
  2. What is the general rule for converting nn-th roots to exponents?
  3. How do you handle roots when variables have negative exponents?
  4. Can you combine radicals with different indices using exponential notation?
  5. How does simplifying fractions affect exponential notation?

Tip: Always remember that the nn-th root of a number can be rewritten as raising the number to the power of 1n\frac{1}{n}.

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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