Math Problem Statement

Simplify the radical expression: \( \sqrt[3]{\frac{x^{12}}{y^9}} \). Write your answer in the form \( A \cdot \sqrt[3]{B} \) or \( A^3 \cdot \sqrt[3]{B} \).

Solution

The question is asking you to simplify the radical expression:

x12y93\sqrt[3]{\frac{x^{12}}{y^9}}

and write it in the form AB3A \cdot \sqrt[3]{B} or A3B3A^3 \cdot \sqrt[3]{B}.


Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Rewrite the expression: [ \sqrt[3]{\frac{x^{12}}{y^9}} = \frac{\sqrt[3]{x^{12}}}{\sqrt[3]{y^9}} ]

  2. Simplify the cube roots:

    • For x123\sqrt[3]{x^{12}}: Recall the property an3=an/3\sqrt[3]{a^n} = a^{n/3}, so: x123=x12/3=x4\sqrt[3]{x^{12}} = x^{12/3} = x^4
    • For y93\sqrt[3]{y^9}: y93=y9/3=y3\sqrt[3]{y^9} = y^{9/3} = y^3

    So, the expression becomes: x4y3\frac{x^4}{y^3}


Final Answer:

The simplified expression is: x41y3x^4 \cdot \frac{1}{y^3}

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5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you simplify a fourth root or any higher roots of an expression with variables?
  2. What is the general formula for simplifying radicals with exponents?
  3. How would this problem change if it were a square root instead of a cube root?
  4. Can we combine multiple radicals under the same root sign? If so, how?
  5. What are some tips for rewriting expressions to match specific forms like AB3A \cdot \sqrt[3]{B}?

Tip:

Always simplify powers within the radical first using fractional exponents—it often makes complex problems much easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplifying radical expressions
Cube roots
Fractional exponents

Formulas

n-th root formula: \( \sqrt[n]{a^m} = a^{m/n} \)
Simplification: \( \sqrt[n]{\frac{a}{b}} = \frac{\sqrt[n]{a}}{\sqrt[n]{b}} \)

Theorems

Exponentiation rules
Simplification of radicals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12