Math Problem Statement

Find the value of (64x^4)^0.5 × 4x^−2.

Solution

The expression given in the image is:

(64x4)0.5×4x2(64x^4)^{0.5} \times 4x^{-2}

Let's solve it step by step.

Step 1: Simplify (64x4)0.5(64x^4)^{0.5}

We can apply the exponent rule (ambm)=(ab)m(a^m \cdot b^m) = (ab)^m:

(64x4)0.5=640.5(x4)0.5(64x^4)^{0.5} = 64^{0.5} \cdot (x^4)^{0.5}

Now, simplifying both parts: 640.5=64=864^{0.5} = \sqrt{64} = 8 (x4)0.5=x40.5=x2(x^4)^{0.5} = x^{4 \cdot 0.5} = x^2

Thus, we get: (64x4)0.5=8x2(64x^4)^{0.5} = 8x^2

Step 2: Multiply by 4x24x^{-2}

Now, multiply the result by 4x24x^{-2}:

8x2×4x2=(8×4)(x2x2)=32x2+(2)=32x08x^2 \times 4x^{-2} = (8 \times 4) \cdot (x^2 \cdot x^{-2}) = 32 \cdot x^{2 + (-2)} = 32 \cdot x^0

Since x0=1x^0 = 1, this simplifies to: 321=3232 \cdot 1 = 32

Final Answer:

The value of the expression is 3232.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions you might consider:

  1. What are the general rules for simplifying expressions with exponents?
  2. How does the exponent rule (ab)m=ambm(ab)^m = a^m \cdot b^m work in other cases?
  3. What is the significance of x0=1x^0 = 1 for all non-zero xx?
  4. How do fractional exponents relate to roots (e.g., a0.5=aa^{0.5} = \sqrt{a})?
  5. Can you explain how negative exponents affect multiplication of terms?

Tip: Remember that multiplying powers of the same base adds their exponents!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponentiation
Algebraic Simplification

Formulas

(a^m * b^m) = (ab)^m
a^m × a^n = a^(m+n)
a^0 = 1

Theorems

Exponent Laws
Multiplication of Powers
Simplification of Radicals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11