Grade 9 Math Help: Simplifying Radical Expressions

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The discussion revolves around simplifying a complex radical expression, specifically (∜(∛(√625)))^6. Participants are exploring the application of exponent laws and the conversion of radicals into fractional exponents.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants attempt to simplify the expression by manipulating the radicals and applying exponent rules. Questions arise regarding the notation used, the treatment of exponents, and the validity of certain steps taken in the simplification process.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of different methods to express the radicals as fractional powers. Some participants have provided guidance on the properties of exponents, while others express uncertainty about their approaches and the notation used. Multiple interpretations of the problem are being discussed.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention a lack of recent practice in math and express stress regarding their homework. There is also confusion about the notation and how to properly apply exponent rules in the context of the problem.

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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.
[itex]\left(\sqrt[4]{\sqrt[3]{\sqrt{625}}}\right)^6[/itex]
[itex]= \left(\sqrt[4]{\sqrt[3]{(625)^{1/2}}}\right)^6[/itex]
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:
[itex]\sqrt[n]{a}= a^{1/n}[/itex].
[itex](a^m)^n= a^{mn}[/itex]

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

And now, what is [itex](625^{1/24})^6[/itex]. (Do NOT try to find [itex]625^{1/24}[/itex]!) (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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