Math Problem Statement

16a‾‾‾‾√4a‾‾‾√

Solution

The expression you've provided is 16a4aa16a\sqrt{\frac{4a}{\sqrt{a}}}.

Let's simplify this step by step:

Step 1: Simplify the inside of the square root

You have 4aa\frac{4a}{\sqrt{a}}.

Since a\sqrt{a} is the same as a12a^{\frac{1}{2}}, you can rewrite the expression as: 4aa12\frac{4a}{a^{\frac{1}{2}}}

Step 2: Simplify the fraction

Subtract the exponents of aa in the numerator and the denominator: 4a1a12=4a112=4a12=4a\frac{4a^{1}}{a^{\frac{1}{2}}} = 4a^{1 - \frac{1}{2}} = 4a^{\frac{1}{2}} = 4\sqrt{a}

Step 3: Substitute back into the original expression

Now, substitute 4a4\sqrt{a} back into the square root: 16a4a16a\sqrt{4\sqrt{a}}

Step 4: Simplify the square root

We know that 4a=4a\sqrt{4\sqrt{a}} = \sqrt{4} \cdot \sqrt{\sqrt{a}}. Since 4=2\sqrt{4} = 2 and a=a14\sqrt{\sqrt{a}} = a^{\frac{1}{4}}, we get: 4a=2a14\sqrt{4\sqrt{a}} = 2a^{\frac{1}{4}}

Step 5: Multiply the expression

Finally, multiply the entire expression: 16a2a14=32a1+14=32a5416a \cdot 2a^{\frac{1}{4}} = 32a^{1 + \frac{1}{4}} = 32a^{\frac{5}{4}}

So, the simplified expression is: 32a54\boxed{32a^{\frac{5}{4}}}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How would you simplify a2b\sqrt{\frac{a^2}{b}}?
  2. What is the result of multiplying x\sqrt{x} by y\sqrt{y}?
  3. How do you simplify 8a33\sqrt[3]{8a^3}?
  4. Can you factor the expression 16a5416a^{\frac{5}{4}}?
  5. What is the difference between rational and irrational exponents?

Tip: When simplifying expressions with square roots, always try to express all terms with the same base to make calculations easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radicals
Exponentiation

Formulas

Square root simplification
Exponent rules

Theorems

Exponent subtraction rule
Radical simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12