What is #root4 (a^4b^24c^16#?

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EZ as pi
Jul 2, 2016

#a b^6 c^4#

Explanation:

When working with roots and indices, divide the index by the root.

#root(4)(a^4b^24c^16) = a^(4/4)b^(24/4)c^(16/4)#

You can only do this if there is ONE term under the root - not if there are + and - operations.

= #a b^6 c^4#

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