Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression \( \frac{\sqrt{12x^5y^6}}{\sqrt{3x^3y}} \) and express the answer in the form \( \frac{A}{B} \), where \( A \) and \( B \) are expressions with no radicals in the denominator.

Solution

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12x5y63x3y\frac{\sqrt{12x^5y^6}}{\sqrt{3x^3y}}

You are then instructed to write the answer in the form AB\frac{A}{B} where AA and BB are integers or expressions with no radicals in the denominator.

Let's simplify the expression step by step:

Step 1: Simplify both radicals separately

  • The numerator: 12x5y6\sqrt{12x^5y^6}

    • 1212 can be broken down into 4×34 \times 3, so 12=4×3=23\sqrt{12} = \sqrt{4 \times 3} = 2\sqrt{3}.
    • x5x^5 can be written as x4×x=(x2)2×xx^4 \times x = (x^2)^2 \times x, so x5=x2x\sqrt{x^5} = x^2 \sqrt{x}.
    • y6=(y3)2y^6 = (y^3)^2, so y6=y3\sqrt{y^6} = y^3.

    Therefore, 12x5y6=2x2y33x\sqrt{12x^5y^6} = 2x^2y^3\sqrt{3x}.

  • The denominator: 3x3y\sqrt{3x^3y}

    • x3x^3 can be written as x2×xx^2 \times x, so x3=xx\sqrt{x^3} = x\sqrt{x}.

    Therefore, 3x3y=3xxy=x3xy\sqrt{3x^3y} = \sqrt{3}x\sqrt{x}\sqrt{y} = x\sqrt{3xy}.

Step 2: Divide the expressions

Now divide the simplified numerator and denominator:

2x2y33xx3xy=2x2y3x×3x3xy\frac{2x^2y^3\sqrt{3x}}{x\sqrt{3xy}} = \frac{2x^2y^3}{x} \times \frac{\sqrt{3x}}{\sqrt{3xy}}

First, simplify the rational part:

2x2y3x=2xy3\frac{2x^2y^3}{x} = 2xy^3

Now simplify the radicals:

3x3xy=xy=xy\frac{\sqrt{3x}}{\sqrt{3xy}} = \frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{y}} = \sqrt{\frac{x}{y}}

Step 3: Combine the results

Now combine everything:

2xy3×xy=2xy3×xy=2xy3×1y1/2=2xy5/2x2xy^3 \times \sqrt{\frac{x}{y}} = 2xy^3 \times \frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{y}} = 2xy^3 \times \frac{1}{y^{1/2}} = 2xy^{5/2}\sqrt{x}

Thus, the simplified expression is:

2xy5/2x\boxed{2xy^{5/2}\sqrt{x}}

Let me know if you'd like further clarification or details on this process!

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you simplify 18x4y22x2y\frac{\sqrt{18x^4y^2}}{\sqrt{2x^2y}}?
  2. What is the process for rationalizing the denominator of 35\frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}?
  3. How do you simplify 50x2\sqrt{50x^2}?
  4. How can you express x×x\sqrt{x} \times \sqrt{x} in simplified form?
  5. What are the general rules for simplifying expressions with radicals?

Tip: When simplifying expressions with radicals, always start by breaking down the numbers and variables inside the square root into their prime factors or powers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radical Expressions
Simplification

Formulas

\( \sqrt{a \times b} = \sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b} \)
\( \frac{\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{b}} = \sqrt{\frac{a}{b}} \)

Theorems

Properties of Radicals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11