Math Problem Statement

Rationalize the denominator of $\frac{2}{\sqrt[3]{4}+\sqrt[3]{32}}$. The answer can be written in the form of $\frac{\sqrt[3]{A}}{B}$, where $A$ and $B$ are positive integers. Find the minimum possible value of $A+B$.

Solution

We are tasked with rationalizing the denominator of the expression

[ \frac{2}{\sqrt[3]{4} + \sqrt[3]{32}}. ]

Step 1: Simplify the cube roots

First, simplify the cube roots in the denominator. Recall that:

[ \sqrt[3]{4} = 4^{1/3} \quad \text{and} \quad \sqrt[3]{32} = 32^{1/3}. ]

We can rewrite 32=2532 = 2^5, so:

[ \sqrt[3]{32} = 2^{5/3} = 2 \cdot 2^{2/3} = 2 \sqrt[3]{4}. ]

Thus, the expression becomes:

[ \frac{2}{\sqrt[3]{4} + 2 \sqrt[3]{4}} = \frac{2}{3 \sqrt[3]{4}}. ]

Step 2: Rationalize the denominator

Now, to rationalize the denominator 3433 \sqrt[3]{4}, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 163\sqrt[3]{16}, which is the cube root of 424^2. This will eliminate the cube root in the denominator:

[ \frac{2}{3 \sqrt[3]{4}} \times \frac{\sqrt[3]{16}}{\sqrt[3]{16}} = \frac{2 \sqrt[3]{16}}{3 \sqrt[3]{64}}. ]

Since 643=4\sqrt[3]{64} = 4, the expression simplifies to:

[ \frac{2 \sqrt[3]{16}}{3 \times 4} = \frac{\sqrt[3]{16}}{6}. ]

Step 3: Final form and computation of A+BA + B

The expression is now in the form A3B\frac{\sqrt[3]{A}}{B}, where A=16A = 16 and B=6B = 6.

Thus, the minimum value of A+BA + B is:

A+B=16+6=22.A + B = 16 + 6 = 22.

Final Answer:

The minimum possible value of A+BA + B is 22\boxed{22}.

Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. Rationalize 153+253\frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{5} + \sqrt[3]{25}}.
  2. Simplify the expression 83+163\sqrt[3]{8} + \sqrt[3]{16}.
  3. Find the cube root of 64×864 \times 8 and express it in simplest terms.
  4. If x=23x = \sqrt[3]{2}, express x2+3x+1x^2 + 3x + 1 in simplest form.
  5. Rationalize the denominator of 473493\frac{4}{\sqrt[3]{7} - \sqrt[3]{49}}.

Tip: When rationalizing cube roots, multiply by a power of the cube root that will complete the cube.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rationalization of Denominators
Cube Roots

Formulas

$\sqrt[3]{a}$ for cube roots
Rationalization by multiplying with cube root of the square of the denominator

Theorems

Properties of cube roots
Rationalization techniques for cube roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12