Solve the Nested Root Equation: Fifth Root of Square Root of x^10 = √√81

Question

Solve the following exercise:

x105=81 \sqrt[5]{\sqrt[]{x^{10}}}=\sqrt{\sqrt{81}}

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve the following problem
00:03 A "regular" root is of the order 2
00:10 Break down 81 to 9 squared
00:13 Multiply the order of the first root by the order of the second root
00:18 Apply the order we obtained as a root to our number
00:23 Let's apply this formula to our exercise
00:29 The root cancels the square
00:35 When we have a root of the order (C) on number (A) to the power of (B)
00:39 The result equals the number (A) to the power of (B divided by C)
00:44 Let's apply this formula to our exercise
00:47 Break down 9 to 3 squared
00:50 The root cancels the square
00:53 This is the solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll begin by simplifying both sides of the equation:

  • Simplifying the left-hand side:

x105 \sqrt[5]{\sqrt{x^{10}}} can be rewritten using properties of exponents and roots. The inner square root is (x10)1/2=x1012=x5 (x^{10})^{1/2} = x^{10 \cdot \frac{1}{2}} = x^{5} .

Then, take the fifth root: (x5)15=x515=x1=x (x^{5})^{\frac{1}{5}} = x^{5 \cdot \frac{1}{5}} = x^{1} = x .
Thus, the left-hand side simplifies to x x .

  • Simplifying the right-hand side:

81 \sqrt{\sqrt{81}} simplifies as follows: First, find 81=9\sqrt{81} = 9.
Then, compute 9=3\sqrt{9} = 3.

So, the equation reduces to x=3 x = 3 .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is x=3 \boxed{x = 3} .

Answer

x=3 x=3