Math Problem Statement

√a√b/3√ab

Solution

We are given the expression:

ab3ab\frac{\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b}}{3\sqrt{ab}}

Let's simplify this step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the numerator

The numerator is ab\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b}, which can be combined under one square root:

ab=ab=ab\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} = \sqrt{ab}

Step 2: Rewrite the expression

Now the expression becomes:

ab3ab\frac{\sqrt{ab}}{3\sqrt{ab}}

Step 3: Cancel out ab\sqrt{ab}

Since ab\sqrt{ab} appears in both the numerator and denominator, we can cancel it out:

ab3ab=13\frac{\sqrt{ab}}{3\sqrt{ab}} = \frac{1}{3}

Thus, the simplified expression is:

13\boxed{\frac{1}{3}}

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Here are 5 related questions to extend the concept:

  1. How would you simplify abc3abc\frac{\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} \cdot \sqrt{c}}{3\sqrt{abc}}?
  2. What happens if you have cube roots instead of square roots in a similar expression?
  3. How would you approach xxy\frac{\sqrt{x}}{x\sqrt{y}}?
  4. What is the general rule for combining square roots like ab\sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b}?
  5. How do you rationalize a denominator that contains a square root?

Tip: When simplifying square roots, always check if the terms inside can be combined under a single root sign to simplify the expression further.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplifying Expressions
Square Roots

Formulas

√a * √b = √(a * b)
Cancellation Law: (x/x) = 1

Theorems

Product Property of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10