Problem

Simplify square root of 2a* square root of 14a^3* square root of 5a

The question asks for the simplification of a mathematical expression that involves the multiplication of three radical terms (also known as square roots). Each term under the square root contains variables and coefficients. The process of simplification typically involves multiplying the terms under the square root to combine them into a single radical. After the multiplication, it is expected to further simplify the expression by factoring out perfect squares if possible and reducing the expression to its simplest radical form. In this case, the expression consists of the square root of 2a, the square root of 14a^3, and the square root of 5a, all multiplied together.

2a14a35a

Answer

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Solution:

Step:1

Apply the product rule for radicals to combine them: 2a14a35a.

Step:2

Calculate the product of 14 and 5: 2a70a4.

Step:3

Combine like terms by adding exponents of a.

Step:3.1

Rearrange to place a3 next to a: 2a70a3a.

Step:3.2

Combine a3 and a.

Step:3.2.1

Express a as a1: 2a70a3a1.

Step:3.2.2

Apply the exponent rule aman=am+n: 2a70a4.

Step:3.3

Sum the exponents 3 and 1: 2a70a4.

Step:4

Express 70a4 as (a2)270.

Step:4.1

Rewrite a4 as (a2)2: 2a70(a2)2.

Step:4.2

Switch the order of 70 and (a2)2: 2a(a2)270.

Step:5

Extract terms from under the radical sign: 2aa270.

Step:6

Multiply a by a2 by adding their exponents.

Step:6.1

Place a2 next to a: 2a2a70.

Step:6.2

Multiply a2 by a.

Step:6.2.1

Express a as a1: 2a2a170.

Step:6.2.2

Combine exponents using the rule aman=am+n: 2a370.

Step:6.3

Add the exponents 2 and 1: 2a370.

Step:7

Rearrange 2a370 as a2(2a70).

Step:7.1

Factor out a2: a22a70.

Step:7.2

Switch the positions of 2 and a2: a22a70.

Step:7.3

Enclose 2a70 in parentheses: a2(2a70).

Step:7.4

Enclose 2a70 in parentheses for clarity: a2(2a70).

Step:8

Extract terms from under the radical, simplifying to: a2a70.

Knowledge Notes:

The problem involves simplifying a product of radical expressions. The key knowledge points and rules used in the solution are:

  1. Product Rule for Radicals: ab=ab. This rule allows us to combine or separate radicals that are being multiplied.

  2. Exponent Rules:

    • Power Rule: (am)n=amn.

    • Product of Powers Rule: aman=am+n.

    These rules help us to manipulate expressions with exponents, particularly when combining like bases.

  3. Simplifying Radicals: When a term inside a radical can be expressed as a perfect square (or a higher power that matches the index of the radical), it can be taken out of the radical. For example, a2=a.

  4. Rearranging Terms: Sometimes, it's necessary to rearrange terms to make it easier to apply the product rule for radicals or the exponent rules.

  5. Combining Like Terms: When terms have the same base and are multiplied together, we can add their exponents to combine them into a single term.

By applying these rules and knowledge points step by step, the original expression is simplified to its most reduced form.

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