Math Problem Statement

Subtract to simplify the radical expression. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers: 7√⁵(4x³y) - 3√⁵(32x⁴y).

Solution

To solve the given expression:

[ 7 \sqrt[5]{4x^3y} - 3 \sqrt[5]{32x^4y}, ]

we need to simplify each term and check for common radical components to combine them.

Step 1: Simplify each radical term

  1. First term: 74x3y57 \sqrt[5]{4x^3y}: This is already expressed in simplified form.

  2. Second term: 332x4y53 \sqrt[5]{32x^4y}: Notice that 32=2532 = 2^5. Breaking it down: [ 3 \sqrt[5]{32x^4y} = 3 \cdot 2 \cdot \sqrt[5]{x^4y} = 6 \sqrt[5]{x^4y}. ]

Step 2: Rewrite both terms with the same radical components

  • The first term remains 74x3y57 \sqrt[5]{4x^3y}.
  • For consistency, factorize 4x3y4x^3y and x4yx^4y into smaller components:
    • 4x3y=22x3y4x^3y = 2^2 \cdot x^3 \cdot y,
    • x4y=x4yx^4y = x^4 \cdot y.

Thus, the expression becomes: [ 7 \sqrt[5]{4x^3y} - 6 \sqrt[5]{x^4y}. ]

Step 3: Check for combining terms

The terms cannot be combined because the radicands (4x3y4x^3y and x4yx^4y) are not identical. Thus, the simplified form is:

[ 7 \sqrt[5]{4x^3y} - 6 \sqrt[5]{x^4y}. ]

Final Answer:

[ 7 \sqrt[5]{4x^3y} - 6 \sqrt[5]{x^4y}. ]

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you factorize radicands with multiple variables for simplification?
  2. What are the rules for combining terms involving radicals?
  3. How do fractional exponents relate to radicals?
  4. Can you simplify 16x5y5\sqrt[5]{16x^5y}?
  5. What happens when the radicands are identical in radical expressions?

Tip:

Always check if the radicands (inside the radicals) can be factored or simplified further to make combining terms easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Radical Expressions
Simplification of Radicals
Exponents and Roots

Formulas

nth Root Formula √ⁿ(a) = a^(1/n)

Theorems

Radical Simplification Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12