Problem

Evaluate cube root of 2* fifth root of 2^3

This problem asks for the calculation of a nested radical expression involving both cube root and fifth root operations. It requires evaluating the cube root (the third root) of 2 and then multiplying it by the fifth root (the fifth root) of 2 raised to the power of 3. The task is to simplify this expression to the extent possible, either to a simpler radical form or to a decimal approximation, depending on the instructions provided.

23235

Answer

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Solution:

Step 1:

Compute the value of 23. 23235

Step 2:

Combine the radicals 23235.

Step 2.1:

Convert to a common radical index of 15.

Step 2.1.1:

Express 23 as 213. 213235

Step 2.1.2:

Change 213 to 2515. 2515235

Step 2.1.3:

Represent 2515 as 2515. 2515235

Step 2.1.4:

Transform 235 to Double exponent: use braces to clarify. Double exponent: use braces to clarify

Step 2.1.5:

Convert Double exponent: use braces to clarify to Double exponent: use braces to clarify. Double exponent: use braces to clarify

Step 2.1.6:

Rewrite Double exponent: use braces to clarify as Double exponent: use braces to clarify. Double exponent: use braces to clarify

Step 2.2:

Apply the radical product rule. Double exponent: use braces to clarify

Step 2.3:

Express 23 as 23. 25(23)315

Step 2.4:

Calculate the exponentiation in (23)3.

Step 2.4.1:

Use the exponentiation rule, (am)n=amn. 2523315

Step 2.4.2:

Multiply 3 by 3. 252915

Step 2.5:

Combine exponents using the rule aman=am+n. 25+915

Step 2.6:

Add the exponents 5 and 9. 21415

Step 3:

Calculate 214. 1638415

Step 4:

Present the result in various forms.

Exact Form: 1638415 Decimal Form: 1.90968320

Knowledge Notes:

The problem involves simplifying an expression with different roots, specifically a cube root and a fifth root. The process involves the following knowledge points:

  1. Exponentiation: This is the process of raising a number to a power. In this problem, we raise 2 to the power of 3 to simplify the fifth root of 23.

  2. Radicals: A radical expression involves roots, such as square roots, cube roots, etc. The cube root of 2 and the fifth root of 23 are examples of radicals.

  3. Rational Exponents: These are exponents that are fractions. The cube root of 2 can be expressed as 213 and the fifth root of 23 as Double exponent: use braces to clarify.

  4. Least Common Index: To combine radicals, we find a common index, which is the least common multiple of the indices of the given radicals. In this case, the least common index is 15.

  5. Product Rule for Radicals: This rule states that anbn=abn. We use this rule to combine the two radicals into one.

  6. Power Rule: The power rule, (am)n=amn, is used to simplify expressions where an exponent is raised to another power.

  7. Combining Exponents: When multiplying like bases, we add the exponents, as in aman=am+n.

  8. Decimal Approximation: The exact form of a radical can be approximated to a decimal value for practical use, though it may be an irrational number.

Understanding these concepts is essential to simplify radical expressions and to perform operations with exponents and roots.

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