Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression by combining the radical terms using the indicated operation. Assume all variables are positive

Simplify the expression by combining the radical terms using the indicated operation. Assume all variables are positive.

Solution

To simplify the given expression:

[ \sqrt[3]{8x^{14}y^{23}} + \sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}} - \sqrt[3]{8x^{13}y^5}, ]

we will:

  1. Break down each term inside the cube roots into factors for simplification.
  2. Combine like terms wherever possible.

Step 1: Simplify each cube root

First term: 8x14y233\sqrt[3]{8x^{14}y^{23}}

The constant 88 can be expressed as 232^3, so:

[ \sqrt[3]{8x^{14}y^{23}} = 2 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}}. ]

Second term: x14y233\sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}}

This term is already in its simplest form.

Third term: 8x13y53\sqrt[3]{8x^{13}y^5}

Here, the constant 8=238 = 2^3, so:

[ \sqrt[3]{8x^{13}y^5} = 2 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{13}y^5}. ]


Step 2: Combine terms

Substitute the simplified forms back into the expression:

[ 2 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}} + \sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}} - 2 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{13}y^5}. ]

Combine like terms for x14y233\sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}}:

[ 2 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}} + \sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}} = 3 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}}. ]

Thus, the expression becomes:

[ 3 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}} - 2 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{13}y^5}. ]


Final Simplified Expression:

[ 3 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{14}y^{23}} - 2 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^{13}y^5}. ]


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Related Questions:

  1. How do cube roots simplify for variables with exponents?
  2. What happens when coefficients in front of radicals are combined?
  3. How can you simplify mixed radical expressions involving cube roots?
  4. Can this expression be factored further?
  5. How does the assumption of positive variables affect simplification?

Tip:

Always check if terms under radicals share common factors to simplify further or combine like terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplifying Radicals
Cube Roots
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

n-th root of a^b = a^(b/n)
Combining coefficients of like terms

Theorems

Properties of Exponents
Radical Simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12