Math Problem Statement

Simplify. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers. √(x^5 y^7) - √(x^7 y^5) + √(x^13 y)

Solution

To simplify the given expression, let's break down each term. The expression is:

x5y7x7y5+x13y\sqrt{x^5 y^7} - \sqrt{x^7 y^5} + \sqrt{x^{13} y}

Step 1: Simplify each square root

  1. Simplify x5y7\sqrt{x^5 y^7}:

    x5y7=x4xy6y=x4xy6y\sqrt{x^5 y^7} = \sqrt{x^4 \cdot x \cdot y^6 \cdot y} = \sqrt{x^4} \cdot \sqrt{x} \cdot \sqrt{y^6} \cdot \sqrt{y}

    Simplifying further:

    =x2xy3y=x2y3xy= x^2 \cdot \sqrt{x} \cdot y^3 \cdot \sqrt{y} = x^2 y^3 \sqrt{xy}

  2. Simplify x7y5\sqrt{x^7 y^5}:

    x7y5=x6xy4y=x6xy4y\sqrt{x^7 y^5} = \sqrt{x^6 \cdot x \cdot y^4 \cdot y} = \sqrt{x^6} \cdot \sqrt{x} \cdot \sqrt{y^4} \cdot \sqrt{y}

    Simplifying further:

    =x3xy2y=x3y2xy= x^3 \cdot \sqrt{x} \cdot y^2 \cdot \sqrt{y} = x^3 y^2 \sqrt{xy}

  3. Simplify x13y\sqrt{x^{13} y}:

    x13y=x12xy=x12xy\sqrt{x^{13} y} = \sqrt{x^{12} \cdot x \cdot y} = \sqrt{x^{12}} \cdot \sqrt{x} \cdot \sqrt{y}

    Simplifying further:

    =x6xy= x^6 \cdot \sqrt{xy}

Step 2: Combine the simplified terms

Now that each term is simplified, we combine them:

x2y3xyx3y2xy+x6xyx^2 y^3 \sqrt{xy} - x^3 y^2 \sqrt{xy} + x^6 \sqrt{xy}

Factor out the common term xy\sqrt{xy}:

xy(x2y3x3y2+x6)\sqrt{xy} (x^2 y^3 - x^3 y^2 + x^6)

Final Simplified Expression

xy(x2y3x3y2+x6)\boxed{\sqrt{xy} (x^2 y^3 - x^3 y^2 + x^6)}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you simplify square roots involving variables?
  2. What are the steps to factor expressions with common terms?
  3. How can you simplify expressions with higher powers of variables?
  4. How do you handle mixed radicals in simplification?
  5. What are common mistakes to avoid when simplifying square roots?

Tip:

Always look for factors within the radicals that can be simplified separately to make the overall expression simpler!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radicals
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

√(a * b) = √a * √b
x^m * x^n = x^(m+n)
Simplification of square roots of variables

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots
Exponent Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12