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 20z6÷16z720\sqrt{z^6} \div \sqrt{16z^7} in its simplest radical form, with z>0z > 0.

Let's break it down step by step:

  1. Simplify each square root:

    • 20z620\sqrt{z^6}: The square root of z6z^6 is z3z^3 because z6=z3\sqrt{z^6} = z^3. Therefore, 20z6=20z320\sqrt{z^6} = 20z^3.
    • 16z7\sqrt{16z^7}: This can be split into 16\sqrt{16} and z7\sqrt{z^7}. The square root of 16 is 4, and z7=z3z\sqrt{z^7} = z^3 \cdot \sqrt{z}. So, 16z7=4z3z\sqrt{16z^7} = 4z^3\sqrt{z}.
  2. Set up the quotient:

    20z34z3z\frac{20z^3}{4z^3\sqrt{z}}

  3. Simplify the fraction:

    • The z3z^3 in the numerator and denominator cancels out.
    • 204=5\frac{20}{4} = 5, so the quotient simplifies to:

    20z34z3z=5z\frac{20z^3}{4z^3\sqrt{z}} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{z}}

  4. Rationalize the denominator (if necessary):

    To rationalize the denominator, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by z\sqrt{z}:

    5z×zz=5zz\frac{5}{\sqrt{z}} \times \frac{\sqrt{z}}{\sqrt{z}} = \frac{5\sqrt{z}}{z}

So, the simplified result is 5zz\frac{5\sqrt{z}}{z}.

Would you like more details on any step, or do you have any questions?


Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you simplify expressions involving square roots and variables?
  2. Why is it important to rationalize the denominator in radical expressions?
  3. Can you think of another way to simplify 20z34z3z\frac{20z^3}{4z^3\sqrt{z}}?
  4. What would change if the exponent of zz was an odd number in either the numerator or denominator?
  5. 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