Solve Nested Square Roots: √√4 × √√2 Multiplication Problem

Question

Complete the following exercise:

42= \sqrt{\sqrt{4}}\cdot\sqrt{\sqrt{2}}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve the following problem
00:04 Break down 4 to 2 squared
00:10 The root cancels the square
00:23 A "regular" root is of the order 2
00:27 When there is a root of the order (C) to root (B)
00:31 The result equals the root of the orders' product
00:34 We'll apply this formula to our exercise
00:45 When we have a root of the order (C) on number (A) to the power of (B)
00:50 The result equals number (A) to the power of (B divided by C)
00:53 Apply this formula to our exercise
01:00 This is the solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the expression 42 \sqrt{\sqrt{4}}\cdot\sqrt{\sqrt{2}} , we will use properties of exponents and roots.

First, let's simplify each part:

  • 4\sqrt{\sqrt{4}}:

We know 4=2\sqrt{4} = 2. Therefore, 4\sqrt{\sqrt{4}} can be rewritten as 2\sqrt{2}, because 4=2\sqrt{4} = 2 and further taking square root gives 21/22^{1/2}.

  • 2\sqrt{\sqrt{2}}:

This expression is equivalent to (21/2)1/2(2^{1/2})^{1/2}. Using the property (am)n=amn(a^{m})^{n} = a^{m \cdot n}, we have:

(21/2)1/2=21/4(2^{1/2})^{1/2} = 2^{1/4}.

Now, the original expression simplifies to:

221/4\sqrt{2} \cdot 2^{1/4}

This product is expressed as:

21/221/42^{1/2} \cdot 2^{1/4}. When multiplying like bases, add the exponents:

21/2+1/4=22/4+1/4=23/42^{1/2 + 1/4} = 2^{2/4 + 1/4} = 2^{3/4}

Thus, the final expression is:

21/422^{1/4}\sqrt{2}.

Comparing this to the choices provided, the correct answer is:

21/422^{1/4}\sqrt{2} (Choice 3).

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 2142\boxed{2^{\frac{1}{4}}\sqrt{2}}.

Answer

2142 2^{\frac{1}{4}}\sqrt{2}