Multiply Cube Roots: Solving ∛5 × ∛5

Exponent Rules with Cube Root Products

Solve the following exercise:

5353= \sqrt[3]{5}\cdot\sqrt[3]{5}=

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00:06 Let's simplify this equation together.
00:09 Imagine, you have the C-th root of A, raised to the power of B.
00:14 This becomes A to the power of B over C.
00:19 Remember, every number is really A to the power of 1.
00:23 We'll use this idea in our exercise.
00:26 When multiplying powers with the same base...
00:30 Add the exponents together for the result.
00:33 Use this rule in our exercise and add those powers.
00:38 Next, combine the fractions into one. Almost there!
00:42 And that's how you find the solution. Great job!

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Understand the problem

Solve the following exercise:

5353= \sqrt[3]{5}\cdot\sqrt[3]{5}=

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Step-by-step solution

In order to simplify the given expression, we will use two laws of exponents:

a. Root definition as an exponent:

an=a1n \sqrt[n]{a}=a^{\frac{1}{n}}

b. Law of exponents for multiplication between terms with identical bases:

aman=am+n a^m\cdot a^n=a^{m+n}

Let's start by converting the roots to exponents using the law mentioned in a':

5353=513513= \sqrt[\textcolor{red}{3}]{5}\cdot\sqrt[\textcolor{red}{3}]{5}= \\ \downarrow\\ 5^{\frac{1}{\textcolor{red}{3}}}\cdot5^{\frac{1}{\textcolor{red}{3}}}=

We'll continue, since we are multiplying two terms with identical bases - we'll use the law of exponents mentioned in b':

513513=513+13=51+13=523 5^{\frac{1}{3}}\cdot5^{\frac{1}{3}}= \\ 5^{\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{3}}=\\ 5^{\frac{1+1}{3}}=\\ \boxed{5^{\frac{2}{3}}}

Therefore, the correct answer is answer b'.

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Final Answer

523 5^{\frac{2}{3}}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Convert cube roots to fractional exponents first
  • Technique: Add exponents when multiplying: 1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3
  • Check: Verify by converting back to roots: 523=523 5^{\frac{2}{3}} = \sqrt[3]{5^2}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Multiplying the radicands directly
    Don't think 5353=253 \sqrt[3]{5} \cdot \sqrt[3]{5} = \sqrt[3]{25} ! This treats cube roots like simple multiplication and gives wrong results. Always convert to fractional exponents first: 513513=523 5^{\frac{1}{3}} \cdot 5^{\frac{1}{3}} = 5^{\frac{2}{3}} .

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FAQ

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Why can't I just multiply 5 × 5 = 25?

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Because you have cube roots, not the numbers themselves! 53 \sqrt[3]{5} means "what number cubed equals 5?" which is about 1.7, not 5.

How do I remember to add the exponents?

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Think of it as "same base, add powers" - just like x2x3=x5 x^2 \cdot x^3 = x^5 . Here it's 513513=523 5^{\frac{1}{3}} \cdot 5^{\frac{1}{3}} = 5^{\frac{2}{3}} !

What does 523 5^{\frac{2}{3}} actually mean?

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It means "the cube root of 5 squared" or 523=253 \sqrt[3]{5^2} = \sqrt[3]{25} . The denominator (3) tells you the root, the numerator (2) tells you the power!

Can I solve this without converting to exponents?

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Technically yes, but it's much harder! Using the rule anbn=abn \sqrt[n]{a} \cdot \sqrt[n]{b} = \sqrt[n]{ab} gets messy. Fractional exponents make cube root problems much cleaner.

How do I check if my answer is right?

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Try multiplying 523513 5^{\frac{2}{3}} \cdot 5^{\frac{1}{3}} - you should get 51=5 5^1 = 5 . This confirms that 523 5^{\frac{2}{3}} is indeed 53 \sqrt[3]{5} squared!

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