Question

What is `(x^3y)^(1/4)` in radical form?

Answer 1

`(x^3y)^(1/4) = root4(x^3y)`

Explanation:

One of the laws on indices states:

`sqrtx = x^(1/2)`

It applies to any root. `root3x = x^(1/3)` etc...

`(x^3y)^(1/4) = root4(x^3y)`

This can't be simplified.