Math Problem Statement
If z > 0, what is the quotient of 20√z^6 ÷ √16z^7 in simplest radical form? If necessary, rationalize the denominator.
Solution
The problem asks for the quotient of in its simplest radical form, with .
Let's break it down step by step:
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Simplify each square root:
- : The square root of is because . Therefore, .
- : This can be split into and . The square root of 16 is 4, and . So, .
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Set up the quotient:
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Simplify the fraction:
- The in the numerator and denominator cancels out.
- , so the quotient simplifies to:
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Rationalize the denominator (if necessary):
To rationalize the denominator, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by :
So, the simplified result is .
Would you like more details on any step, or do you have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you simplify expressions involving square roots and variables?
- Why is it important to rationalize the denominator in radical expressions?
- Can you think of another way to simplify ?
- What would change if the exponent of was an odd number in either the numerator or denominator?
- How would you handle the simplification if the base inside the radical had a negative value?
Tip: Always simplify square roots first before handling division or multiplication in radical expressions.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Radicals
Rationalization
Formulas
Simplification of radicals
Quotient of radicals
Theorems
Properties of radicals
Suitable Grade Level
High School