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  1. February 1st 2009, 03:25 AM #1
    mj.alawami
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    [SOLVED] Simplyfying

    \sqrt[4]{x^6}


    Attempt
    x^1\sqrt[4]{x^2}
    OR
    \sqrt[2]{x^3}

    Which of the following is correct and why?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mj.alawami View Post
    \sqrt[4]{x^6}


    Attempt
    x^1\sqrt[4]{x^2}
    OR
    \sqrt[2]{x^3}

    Which of the following is correct and why?
    Both!

    \sqrt[4]{x^6} = \left(x^6\right)^{\frac14} = x^{\frac64} = x^{1+\frac12} = x \cdot \sqrt{x}

    \sqrt[4]{x^6} = \left(x^6\right)^{\frac14} = x^{\frac64} = x^{\frac32} = \sqrt{x^3}
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