Math Problem Statement

Simplify the following radical expressions: 1. \( \sqrt[4]{a^7b} \) 2. \( \sqrt[5]{a^5b^6c^{12}} \) 3. \( \sqrt[3]{a^7b^{15}c} \) 4. \( \sqrt[4]{4a^4b} \)

Solution

To analyze and solve this, I'll simplify each expression involving radicals. Here is the breakdown:

1. Expression 1: a7b4\sqrt[4]{a^7b}

The nn-th root can be expressed as fractional exponents:

a7b4=a74b14\sqrt[4]{a^7b} = a^{\frac{7}{4}}b^{\frac{1}{4}}


2. Expression 2: a5b6c125\sqrt[5]{a^5b^6c^{12}}

Each term inside the root is raised to the fractional exponent 15\frac{1}{5}:

a5b6c125=a55b65c125\sqrt[5]{a^5b^6c^{12}} = a^{\frac{5}{5}}b^{\frac{6}{5}}c^{\frac{12}{5}}

Simplify a55a^{\frac{5}{5}}:

a55=aa^{\frac{5}{5}} = a

Thus:

a5b6c125=ab65c125\sqrt[5]{a^5b^6c^{12}} = ab^{\frac{6}{5}}c^{\frac{12}{5}}


3. Expression 3: a7b15c3\sqrt[3]{a^7b^{15}c}

Apply fractional exponents 13\frac{1}{3}:

a7b15c3=a73b153c13\sqrt[3]{a^7b^{15}c} = a^{\frac{7}{3}}b^{\frac{15}{3}}c^{\frac{1}{3}}

Simplify b153b^{\frac{15}{3}}:

b153=b5b^{\frac{15}{3}} = b^5

Thus:

a7b15c3=a73b5c13\sqrt[3]{a^7b^{15}c} = a^{\frac{7}{3}}b^5c^{\frac{1}{3}}


4. Expression 4: 4a4b4\sqrt[4]{4a^4b}

Simplify each term:

  • 44 inside the 44-th root becomes 4144^{\frac{1}{4}}.
  • a4a^4 becomes a44a^{\frac{4}{4}}, which simplifies to a1a^1.
  • bb becomes b14b^{\frac{1}{4}}.

So:

4a4b4=414a1b14\sqrt[4]{4a^4b} = 4^{\frac{1}{4}}a^1b^{\frac{1}{4}}


Final Results:

  1. a7b4=a74b14\sqrt[4]{a^7b} = a^{\frac{7}{4}}b^{\frac{1}{4}}
  2. a5b6c125=ab65c125\sqrt[5]{a^5b^6c^{12}} = ab^{\frac{6}{5}}c^{\frac{12}{5}}
  3. a7b15c3=a73b5c13\sqrt[3]{a^7b^{15}c} = a^{\frac{7}{3}}b^5c^{\frac{1}{3}}
  4. 4a4b4=414ab14\sqrt[4]{4a^4b} = 4^{\frac{1}{4}}ab^{\frac{1}{4}}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the fractional exponents for roots?
  2. What happens when a base is raised to a fractional power?
  3. How do we simplify terms with similar bases and fractional exponents?
  4. What is the significance of simplifying radicals in mathematics?
  5. How do these expressions relate to real-world applications like physics or engineering?

Tip:

When simplifying expressions with radicals, converting them to fractional exponents helps with understanding and combining terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplifying Radicals
Fractional Exponents
Algebra

Formulas

n-th root: \( \sqrt[n]{x} = x^{1/n} \)
Multiplying powers: \( a^{m} \times a^{n} = a^{m+n} \)
Simplifying fractional powers: \( a^{m/n} \)

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12