Rules of Roots Combined Practice Problems & Exercises

Master combining powers and roots with step-by-step practice problems. Learn the 5 essential properties of radicals through interactive exercises and solutions.

📚Practice Combining Powers and Roots
  • Apply the five fundamental properties of roots and radicals
  • Convert between radical notation and exponential form using fractional exponents
  • Simplify products and quotients of square roots and higher-order radicals
  • Solve nested root expressions using the root of a root property
  • Combine multiple operations involving powers, roots, and basic arithmetic
  • Master the order of operations when working with radicals and exponents

Understanding Rules of Roots Combined

Complete explanation with examples

Understanding the combination of powers and roots is important and necessary.

First property:
a=a12\sqrt a=a^{ 1 \over 2}
Second property:
amn=amn\sqrt[n]{a^m}=a^{\frac{m}{n}}
Third property:
(a×b)=a×b\sqrt{(a\times b)}=\sqrt{a}\times \sqrt{b}

Fourth property:
ab=ab\sqrt{\frac{a}{b}}=\frac{\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{b}}

Fifth property:  
amn=an×m\sqrt[n]{\sqrt[m]{a}}=\sqrt[n\times m]{a}

Detailed explanation

Practice Rules of Roots Combined

Test your knowledge with 68 quizzes

Solve the following exercise:

\( \sqrt{1}\cdot\sqrt{25}= \)

Examples with solutions for Rules of Roots Combined

Step-by-step solutions included
Exercise #1

Solve the following problem:

13= 1^3=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the given information

  • Step 2: Apply the appropriate exponent rule

  • Step 3: Perform the calculation

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The problem gives us the expression 13 1^3 . This means we have a base of 1 and an exponent of 3.
Step 2: We'll use the exponentiation rule, which states that an=a×a××a a^n = a \times a \times \ldots \times a (n times).
Step 3: Since our base is 1, raising 1 to any power will still result in 1. Therefore, we can express this as 1×1×1=1 1 \times 1 \times 1 = 1 .

Therefore, the solution to 13 1^3 is 1 1 .

Answer:

1 1

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Exercise #2

Solve the following problem:

70= 7^0=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem of finding 70 7^0 , we will follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the general rule for exponents with zero.

  • Step 2: Apply the rule to the given problem.

  • Step 3: Consider the provided answer choices and select the correct one.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: A fundamental rule in exponents is that any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is equal to one. This can be expressed as: a0=1 a^0 = 1 where a a is not zero.

Step 2: Apply this rule to the problem: Since we have 70 7^0 , and 7 7 is certainly a non-zero number, the expression evaluates to 1. Therefore, 70=1 7^0 = 1 .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 70=1 7^0 = 1 , which corresponds to choice 2.

Answer:

1 1

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Exercise #3

Solve the following problem:

(3)0= \left(-3\right)^0=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, let's follow these steps:

  • Understand the zero exponent rule.

  • Apply this rule to the given expression.

  • Identify the correct answer from the given options.

According to the rule of exponents, any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is equal to 11. This is one of the fundamental properties of exponents.
Now, apply this rule:

Step 1: We are given the expression (3)0(-3)^0.
Step 2: Here, 3-3 is our base. We apply the zero exponent rule, which tells us that (3)0=1(-3)^0 = 1.

Therefore, the value of (3)0(-3)^0 is 11.

Answer:

1 1

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Exercise #4

Choose the largest value

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's begin by calculating the numerical value of each of the roots in the given options:

25=516=49=3 \sqrt{25}=5\\ \sqrt{16}=4\\ \sqrt{9}=3\\ We can determine that:

5>4>3>1 5>4>3>1 Therefore, the correct answer is option A

Answer:

25 \sqrt{25}

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Exercise #5

1120=? 112^0=\text{?}

Step-by-Step Solution

We use the zero exponent rule.

X0=1 X^0=1 We obtain

1120=1 112^0=1 Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Answer:

1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 5 basic rules for combining roots and powers?

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The five essential rules are: 1) √a = a^(1/2), 2) ∜[n]{a^m} = a^(m/n), 3) √(a×b) = √a × √b, 4) √(a/b) = √a / √b, and 5) ∜[n]{∜[m]{a}} = ∜[n×m]{a}. These properties allow you to convert between radical and exponential notation and simplify complex expressions.

How do you convert square roots to exponential form?

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To convert square roots to exponential form, use the rule √a = a^(1/2). For higher-order roots, use ∜[n]{a^m} = a^(m/n) where n is the index and m is the power of the radicand.

When can you multiply square roots together?

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You can multiply square roots with the same index using the property √a × √b = √(a×b). This works for any order of roots as long as they have the same index, such as ∜[3]{x} × ∜[3]{y} = ∜[3]{xy}.

What is the correct order of operations with roots and powers?

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Follow this hierarchy: 1) Grouping symbols (parentheses, brackets), 2) Powers and roots (solved left to right when at same level), 3) Multiplication and division, 4) Addition and subtraction. Always solve operations inside radicals first before taking the root.

How do you simplify nested radicals like √(√a)?

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Use the root of a root property: ∜[n]{∜[m]{a}} = ∜[n×m]{a}. For example, √(∜[3]{8}) = ∜[2×3]{8} = ∜[6]{8}. Multiply the indices together to create a single radical expression.

Can you divide square roots the same way you multiply them?

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Yes, you can divide roots with the same index using √(a/b) = √a / √b. This property works in both directions, so you can either separate a quotient under one radical or combine separate radicals into one quotient.

What common mistakes should I avoid when combining roots and powers?

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Common mistakes include: forgetting that √(a+b) ≠ √a + √b, mixing up the order of operations, incorrectly applying properties to roots with different indices, and not simplifying expressions completely. Always check if roots can be simplified before applying other operations.

How do you solve expressions with both positive and negative roots?

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When dealing with even roots (like square roots), remember that √a² = |a| (absolute value). For odd roots like cube roots, ∜[3]{a³} = a without absolute value signs. Always consider the domain restrictions when working with real numbers.

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