How would I simplify the following radical.
$$\large \sqrt[12]{64a^{3}b^{6}}$$
I know that I can do
$$\large 64^{\frac{1}{12}}a^{\frac{3}{12}}b^{\frac{6}{12}}$$
But I am unsure how to simplify it further.
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$$\sqrt[\large 12]{64a^{3}b^{6}}= (64)^{1/12}a^{3/12}b^{6/12} = (2^6)^{1/12}a^{1/4}b^{1/2} = 2^{6/12}a^{1/4}b^{1/2} = 2^{1/2}a^{1/4}b^{1/2} = (2b)^{1/2}a^{1/4}$$ |
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Once you are able to translate radicals in powers with fractional exponents, then all you have to do is to exploit fractions' and powers' properties. This way you can prove all the fundamental properties regarding products and quotients of radicals. |
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