Math Problem Statement

Write answers for a to e

Express each radical in simplest radical form for parts a) to e).

Solution

Let’s solve each of the expressions from a) to e) in simplest radical form:

a) 3a2b×6ab5\sqrt{3a^2b} \times \sqrt{6ab^5}

We combine the square roots by multiplying the terms inside: 3a2b×6ab5=(3a2b)×(6ab5)=18a3b6\sqrt{3a^2b} \times \sqrt{6ab^5} = \sqrt{(3a^2b) \times (6ab^5)} = \sqrt{18a^3b^6} Now simplify:

  • The square root of a3a^3 is aa (because a2=a\sqrt{a^2} = a and a3=a2×aa^3 = a^2 \times a, so we pull out aa).
  • The square root of b6b^6 is b3b^3 (since b6=b3\sqrt{b^6} = b^3).

Thus, the simplified expression is: ab318aa b^3 \sqrt{18a} We can simplify the radical further: 18a=9×2a=32a\sqrt{18a} = \sqrt{9 \times 2a} = 3\sqrt{2a} Final answer: 3ab32a3ab^3\sqrt{2a}

b) 6ab5\sqrt{6ab^5}

As already shown, we can simplify this by breaking it into parts:

  • The square root of b5b^5 is b2×bb^2 \times \sqrt{b}. So, the expression becomes: b26abb^2 \sqrt{6ab}

c) (2x32y4)×(x24y2)(2x^3 \sqrt{2y^4}) \times (x^2 \sqrt{4y^2})

First, multiply the constants and powers of xx and yy:

  • 2x3×x2=2x52x^3 \times x^2 = 2x^5
  • 2y4×4y2=(2y4)×(4y2)=8y6\sqrt{2y^4} \times \sqrt{4y^2} = \sqrt{(2y^4) \times (4y^2)} = \sqrt{8y^6}

Now simplify the square root: 8y6=4×2×y6=2y32\sqrt{8y^6} = \sqrt{4 \times 2 \times y^6} = 2y^3 \sqrt{2}

Final answer: 2x5y322x^5y^3 \sqrt{2}

d) 9x2x2y53x5x6y\frac{9x^2 \sqrt{x^2y^5}}{3x^5 \sqrt{x^6y}}

First, simplify the coefficients and powers of xx and yy:

  • The coefficient is 93=3\frac{9}{3} = 3
  • For xx, the powers become: x2x5=x3=1x3\frac{x^2}{x^5} = x^{-3} = \frac{1}{x^3}
  • For yy, simplify the square roots: x2y5x6y=x2y5x6y=y4x4=y2x2\frac{\sqrt{x^2y^5}}{\sqrt{x^6y}} = \sqrt{\frac{x^2y^5}{x^6y}} = \sqrt{\frac{y^4}{x^4}} = \frac{y^2}{x^2}

Thus, the final expression is: 3y2x5\frac{3y^2}{x^5}

e) 9x2x2y53x5x6y\frac{9x^2 \sqrt{x^2y^5}}{3x^5 \sqrt{x^6y}}

We already solved this in d), so the final simplified form is: 3y2x5\frac{3y^2}{x^5}


Summary of Answers:

  • a) 3ab32a3ab^3\sqrt{2a}
  • b) b26abb^2\sqrt{6ab}
  • c) 2x5y322x^5y^3 \sqrt{2}
  • d) 3y2x5\frac{3y^2}{x^5}
  • e) 3y2x5\frac{3y^2}{x^5}

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you simplify a square root when there are variables involved?
  2. How do you combine square roots with different bases (e.g., a×b\sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b})?
  3. Can you apply the same method to cube roots or higher roots? How?
  4. What is the importance of simplifying radicals in algebraic expressions?
  5. How do you approach simplifying fractions with radicals in the numerator and denominator?

Tip: When simplifying square roots, always look for perfect squares (or higher powers) inside the root to make simplification easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplifying Radicals
Algebra
Square Roots
Exponent Rules

Formulas

Product rule for square roots: √a × √b = √(a × b)
Simplification of exponents and roots

Theorems

Simplification of expressions involving square roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10