Math Problem Statement

Simplify: \frac{(25)^{1/2} + (36)^{1/2}}{(125)^{2/3} - (27)^{1/3}}

Solution

The given expression to simplify is:

(25)12+(36)12(125)23(27)13\frac{(25)^{\frac{1}{2}} + (36)^{\frac{1}{2}}}{(125)^{\frac{2}{3}} - (27)^{\frac{1}{3}}}

Let's simplify this step by step:

Step 1: Simplify the square roots and cube roots

  • (25)12=25=5(25)^{\frac{1}{2}} = \sqrt{25} = 5
  • (36)12=36=6(36)^{\frac{1}{2}} = \sqrt{36} = 6
  • (125)23=(12513)2=(5)2=25(125)^{\frac{2}{3}} = \left( 125^{\frac{1}{3}} \right)^2 = (5)^2 = 25 (since 125=53125 = 5^3)
  • (27)13=273=3(27)^{\frac{1}{3}} = \sqrt[3]{27} = 3

Step 2: Substitute these simplified values into the expression

5+6253=1122\frac{5 + 6}{25 - 3} = \frac{11}{22}

Step 3: Simplify the fraction

1122=12\frac{11}{22} = \frac{1}{2}

So, the simplified expression is 12\frac{1}{2}.

Would you like further clarification or details on any steps?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the general formula for simplifying exponents of the form am/na^{m/n}?
  2. How do you simplify a complex fraction involving roots and exponents?
  3. What is the difference between square roots and cube roots in terms of exponentiation?
  4. How do you simplify a fraction by factoring the numerator and denominator?
  5. Can you apply these exponent rules to expressions with variables?

Tip: Remember that fractional exponents represent both roots and powers. For example, am/n=amna^{m/n} = \sqrt[n]{a^m}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Roots
Simplification

Formulas

a^{m/n} = \sqrt[n]{a^m}
Square root: a^{1/2} = \sqrt{a}
Cube root: a^{1/3} = \sqrt[3]{a}

Theorems

Exponentiation Rules
Root and Power Simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11