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Radical Multiplication with Fractional Exponents

Solve the following exercise:

7672=  \sqrt[6]{7}\cdot\sqrt[2]{7}=\text{ }

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00:00 Simplify the following expression
00:03 The C root of the A value to the power of B
00:06 The result will be equal to number A to the power of B divided by C
00:09 Every number is essentially to the power of 1
00:13 We will use this formula in our exercise
00:18 When multiplying powers with equal bases
00:21 The power of the result equals the sum of the powers
00:24 We will use this formula in our exercise, and add the powers
00:33 Find a common denominator - multiply half by three, and combine the fractions
00:51 Simplify the fraction
00:54 This is the solution

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Understand the problem

Solve the following exercise:

7672=  \sqrt[6]{7}\cdot\sqrt[2]{7}=\text{ }

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Step-by-step solution

In order to simplify the given expression, we will apply two laws of exponents:

a. Root definition as an exponent:

an=a1n \sqrt[n]{a}=a^{\frac{1}{n}}

b. Law of exponents for multiplication between terms with identical bases:

aman=am+n a^m\cdot a^n=a^{m+n}

Begin by converting the roots to exponents using the law mentioned in a:

767=716712= \sqrt[\textcolor{red}{6}]{7}\cdot\sqrt{7}= \\ \downarrow\\ 7^{\frac{1}{\textcolor{red}{6}}}\cdot7^{\frac{1}{\textcolor{blue}{2}}}=

Given that there is a multiplication operation present between the two terms with identical bases, we'll apply the law of exponents mentioned in b:

716712=716+12= 7^{\frac{1}{6}}\cdot7^{\frac{1}{2}}= \\ 7^{\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{2}}=

We'll continue by performing the addition of fractions in the exponent of the expression separately. This is achieved by expanding each of the fractions to the common denominator—the number 6, which is the smallest common denominator—and then we'll perform the multiplication and addition operations in the fraction numerator:

16+12=11+136=1+36==23 \frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{2}=\\ \frac{1\cdot1+1\cdot3}{6}=\\ \frac{1+3}{6}=\\ \frac{\not{4}}{\not{6}}=\\ \frac{2}{3}

In the final step, we reduce the resulting fraction.

Let's return to the problem and substitute in the result of the fraction addition:

716+12=723 7^{\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{2}}=\\ \boxed{7^{\frac{2}{3}}}

Let's summarize the expression simplification process:

767=716712=716+12=723 \sqrt[6]{7}\cdot\sqrt{7}= \\ \downarrow\\ 7^{\frac{1}{6}}\cdot7^{\frac{1}{2}}= \\ 7^{\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{2}}=\\ \boxed{7^{\frac{2}{3}}}

Therefore, the correct answer is answer c.

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Final Answer

723 7^{\frac{2}{3}}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Conversion Rule: Transform radicals to exponential form using an=a1n \sqrt[n]{a} = a^{\frac{1}{n}}
  • Addition Technique: Add exponents when multiplying same bases: 16+12=46=23 \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}
  • Verification: Check by converting back to radical form: 723=723 7^{\frac{2}{3}} = \sqrt[3]{7^2}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Adding denominators instead of finding common denominator
    Don't add 16+12=28 \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{8} ! This ignores proper fraction addition rules and gives 714 7^{\frac{1}{4}} instead of the correct 723 7^{\frac{2}{3}} . Always find the LCD (6) and convert: 16+36=46=23 \frac{1}{6} + \frac{3}{6} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3} .

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Why do I need to convert radicals to exponents?

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Converting to exponents makes multiplication much easier! Once you have 716712 7^{\frac{1}{6}} \cdot 7^{\frac{1}{2}} , you can use the same base rule and just add the exponents instead of dealing with complex radical multiplication.

How do I add fractions with different denominators?

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Find the LCD (Least Common Denominator) first. For 16+12 \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{2} , the LCD is 6. Convert 12=36 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{6} , then add: 16+36=46=23 \frac{1}{6} + \frac{3}{6} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3} .

What if the radical doesn't show a number above it?

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When you see 7 \sqrt{7} with no number, it's automatically a square root, which means 72 \sqrt[2]{7} . So 7=712 \sqrt{7} = 7^{\frac{1}{2}} .

Can I leave my answer as a radical instead of an exponent?

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Yes! 723 7^{\frac{2}{3}} can also be written as 723 \sqrt[3]{7^2} or 493 \sqrt[3]{49} . However, the fractional exponent form is usually preferred for its simplicity.

How do I know when to add vs multiply exponents?

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Same base multiplication: Add exponents (aman=am+n a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n} )
Same base raised to power: Multiply exponents ((am)n=amn (a^m)^n = a^{mn} )
Remember: we're multiplying two terms, so we add the exponents!

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