Math Problem Statement

Which expression is equivalent to \( \frac{\sqrt{25x^9y^3}}{\sqrt{64x^6y^{11}}} \)? Assume x > 0 and y > 0.

Solution

The image shows a mathematical expression involving radicals and exponents. It asks to find an equivalent expression for:

25x9y364x6y11\sqrt{\frac{25x^9y^3}{64x^6y^{11}}} assuming x>0x > 0 and y>0y > 0.

Let's simplify this step by step:

  1. Simplify the expression inside the square root: 25x9y364x6y11=2564x9x6y3y11=2564x96y311=2564x3y8\frac{25x^9y^3}{64x^6y^{11}} = \frac{25}{64} \cdot \frac{x^9}{x^6} \cdot \frac{y^3}{y^{11}} = \frac{25}{64} \cdot x^{9-6} \cdot y^{3-11} = \frac{25}{64} \cdot x^3 \cdot y^{-8}

  2. Now apply the square root to each term: 2564x3y8=2564x3y8=58x3/2y8/2=58x3/2y4\sqrt{\frac{25}{64} \cdot x^3 \cdot y^{-8}} = \frac{\sqrt{25}}{\sqrt{64}} \cdot \sqrt{x^3} \cdot \sqrt{y^{-8}} = \frac{5}{8} \cdot x^{3/2} \cdot y^{-8/2} = \frac{5}{8} \cdot x^{3/2} \cdot y^{-4}

So the simplified expression is: 5x3/28y4\frac{5x^{3/2}}{8y^4}

Therefore, the correct answer is:

5x328y4\boxed{\frac{5x^{\frac{3}{2}}}{8y^4}}

This corresponds to the last option in the list.

Would you like more details or have any questions about the steps?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with radicals and exponents?
  2. What rules apply when simplifying variables with different powers?
  3. How do you handle negative exponents in a fraction?
  4. What properties of square roots are essential for simplifying?
  5. How can we check the validity of an answer involving radicals and exponents?

Tip: When dealing with exponents, remember to subtract the powers of like bases when dividing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Radicals
Exponent Rules
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

Exponent subtraction: \( \frac{x^a}{x^b} = x^{a-b} \)
Square root of a fraction: \( \sqrt{\frac{a}{b}} = \frac{\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{b}} \)

Theorems

Exponent Rules
Properties of Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11