Grade 9 Math Help: Simplifying Radical Expressions

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The discussion focuses on simplifying the expression (∜(∛(√625)))^6, with participants addressing confusion over radical notation and exponent rules. The initial attempts to simplify the expression incorrectly combined exponents and misinterpreted radical notation. Key points include the importance of expressing radicals as fractional exponents and applying exponent laws correctly. Participants emphasize understanding the properties of exponents, particularly how to handle nested radicals. The conversation concludes with guidance on calculating the final result without directly evaluating intermediate steps.
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Homework Statement



(∜(∛(√625) ) )^6

Homework Equations



I'm not sure, I haven't done math for the whole summer ( visited Europe, etc)

The Attempt at a Solution



(∜(∛(√625) ) )^6
= (√(8&625))^6
= √(48&625)
 
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Talonkabayama said:

Homework Statement



(∜(∛(√625) ) )^6

Homework Equations



I'm not sure, I haven't done math for the whole summer ( visited Europe, etc)

The Attempt at a Solution



(∜(∛(√625) ) )^6
= (√(8&625))^6
What does 8&625 mean?
What happened to the two outer radicals?
I can't even guess what you did here.

Write all radicals as fractional exponents, and go from there.
Talonkabayama said:
= √(48&625)
 
ummmm &= super scirpt (my computer just does that) and I though that if I
took (∜∛√625)^6
added the powers (4+3+1) then multiplied by the exponent outside the brackets (8×6) and got the product 48. so √(48&625).
I'm really unsure of what to do my teacher gave me this because she was impressed with my abilities insofar as our curriculum. I have no I dea how to accomplish this though. I've been trying to use exponent laws (product, quotient, power-of-a-power rules)

oh so like.. ummm I can't do super script so can *= superscript then when I'm done with it an additional * (i.e. 5*2*=25) and for fractional exponents can 1/4 work?
( 625*1/4*x625*1/3*x625)*6*

I don't know if I've made this more complicated then necessary but I'm really stressed from all my projects
 
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Talonkabayama said:
ummmm &= super scirpt (my computer just does that) and I though that if I
took (∜∛√625)^6
added the powers (4+3+1) then multiplied by the exponent outside the brackets (8×6) and got the product 48. so √(48&625).
That doesn't work that way. The 4, 3, and 1 (where did you get 1?) are not exponents.

oh so like.. ummm I can't do super script so can *= superscript then when I'm done with it an additional * (i.e. 5*2*=25) and for fractional exponents can 1/4 work?
( 625*1/4*x625*1/3*x625)*6*
This is closer. But don't repeat the base. Use the properties of exponents. And by the way, a square root = exponent of 1/2.
\left(\sqrt[4]{\sqrt[3]{\sqrt{625}}}\right)^6
= \left(\sqrt[4]{\sqrt[3]{(625)^{1/2}}}\right)^6
Can you take it from here?
 
Do you understand how to express radicals as fractional powers?
 
ummm do you multiply the fractional exponents?
like
1/4 x 1/3 x 1/2
=1/24 so like 624 to the power of 1/24th




(625 *1/24*) *6*
 
You seem to be just doing things pretty much at random. If you are not sure, look them up in your textbook.

Some rules you need to know:
\sqrt[n]{a}= a^{1/n}.
(a^m)^n= a^{mn}

Yes, \sqrt[4]{\sqrt[3]{\sqrt{625}}}= (((625)^{1/2})^{1/3})^{1/4}= (625)^{1/24}.
(Not "624" as you have once.)

And now, what is (625^{1/24})^6. (Do NOT try to find 625^{1/24}!) (It would have been sufficient to note that (1/4)(1/3)(1/2)= (1/4)(1/6).)
 
Why not work it out on your calculator first, then you'll know what answer you need to get when doing it using theory. :smile:
 
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