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 , 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 , multiply both the numerator and the denominator by , which is the cube root of . 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 , the expression simplifies to:
[ \frac{2 \sqrt[3]{16}}{3 \times 4} = \frac{\sqrt[3]{16}}{6}. ]
Step 3: Final form and computation of
The expression is now in the form , where and .
Thus, the minimum value of is:
Final Answer:
The minimum possible value of is .
Do you want more details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions for further practice:
- Rationalize .
- Simplify the expression .
- Find the cube root of and express it in simplest terms.
- If , express in simplest form.
- Rationalize the denominator of .
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
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