Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression 3 cubed root x times x^7/3 times y^5/2 times square root y^3 and rewrite it in radical form.

Solution

We are asked to simplify the expression:

3x3x7/3y5/2y33 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x} \cdot x^{7/3} \cdot y^{5/2} \cdot \sqrt{y^3}

Step 1: Convert radicals into fractional exponents

  • The cubed root of xx can be written as x1/3x^{1/3}.
  • The square root of y3y^3 is y3/2y^{3/2}.

Thus, the expression becomes:

3x1/3x7/3y5/2y3/23 \cdot x^{1/3} \cdot x^{7/3} \cdot y^{5/2} \cdot y^{3/2}

Step 2: Combine terms with the same base

For xx:

Use the rule xaxb=xa+bx^a \cdot x^b = x^{a+b}.

x1/3x7/3=x(1/3+7/3)=x8/3x^{1/3} \cdot x^{7/3} = x^{(1/3 + 7/3)} = x^{8/3}

For yy:

y5/2y3/2=y(5/2+3/2)=y8/2=y4y^{5/2} \cdot y^{3/2} = y^{(5/2 + 3/2)} = y^{8/2} = y^4

Step 3: Write the simplified expression

The expression is now:

3x8/3y43 \cdot x^{8/3} \cdot y^4

Step 4: Convert back to radical form

Now, rewrite the expression in terms of radicals:

  • x8/3x^{8/3} can be written as x83\sqrt[3]{x^8}.
  • y4y^4 remains as is, since it's already in a simplified form.

Thus, the final simplified expression in radical form is:

3x83y43 \cdot \sqrt[3]{x^8} \cdot y^4

Would you like further details or clarifications on this process?


Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with different radicals like cube roots and square roots together?
  2. How would the expression change if x7/3x^7/3 were x2/3x^{2/3}?
  3. What happens if one of the exponents is negative—how would that affect the simplification?
  4. Can you simplify y5/2y1/2y^{5/2} \cdot y^{-1/2} and express it in radical form?
  5. How can you generalize this process for any combination of radicals and exponents?

Tip: When working with exponents and radicals, always try converting everything into fractional exponents first; it makes combining and simplifying terms much easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponents and Radicals
Simplifying Expressions

Formulas

x^a * x^b = x^{a+b}
y^a * y^b = y^{a+b}
Cubed root of x = x^{1/3}
Square root of y^3 = y^{3/2}

Theorems

Exponent Addition Rule
Radical to Fractional Exponent Conversion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12