Solve: Multiplication of Cube Roots with Nested Square Roots (√[3]{√3}·√[3]{√4})

Nested Root Simplification with Exponential Properties

Complete the following exercise:

3343= \sqrt[3]{\sqrt{3}}\cdot\sqrt[3]{\sqrt{4}}=

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00:00 Solve the following problem
00:03 A 'regular' root raised to the second power
00:13 When there is a root of order (C) of root (B)
00:16 The result equals the root of the product of the orders
00:21 Apply this formula to our exercise
00:36 When we have a product of 2 numbers (A and B) in a root of order (C)
00:39 The result equals their product (A times B) in a root of order (C)
00:45 Apply this formula to our exercise
00:51 This is the solution

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Understand the problem

Complete the following exercise:

3343= \sqrt[3]{\sqrt{3}}\cdot\sqrt[3]{\sqrt{4}}=

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Step-by-step solution

To solve 3343 \sqrt[3]{\sqrt{3}} \cdot \sqrt[3]{\sqrt{4}} , we will convert these expressions into powers:

Step 1: Express each root as a power:
33=(3)1/3=31/6 \sqrt[3]{\sqrt{3}} = (\sqrt{3})^{1/3} = 3^{1/6}
43=(4)1/3=41/6 \sqrt[3]{\sqrt{4}} = (\sqrt{4})^{1/3} = 4^{1/6}

Step 2: Multiply the expressions using the property of exponents:
31/641/6=(34)1/6=121/6 3^{1/6} \cdot 4^{1/6} = (3 \cdot 4)^{1/6} = 12^{1/6}

Therefore, the simplified expression is 126 \sqrt[6]{12} .

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Final Answer

126 \sqrt[6]{12}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Convert nested roots to fractional exponents for easier manipulation
  • Technique: 33=31/6 \sqrt[3]{\sqrt{3}} = 3^{1/6} using exponent chain rule
  • Check: Verify 121/6=126 12^{1/6} = \sqrt[6]{12} by converting back ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Adding cube root exponents instead of multiplying bases
    Don't add the exponents like 31/641/6=71/6 3^{1/6} \cdot 4^{1/6} = 7^{1/6} = wrong answer! This treats the bases as if they're being added. Always multiply the bases when exponents are the same: 31/641/6=(34)1/6 3^{1/6} \cdot 4^{1/6} = (3 \cdot 4)^{1/6} .

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Why do I need to convert roots to exponents?

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Converting to exponents makes multiplication much easier! With roots like 33 \sqrt[3]{\sqrt{3}} , it's hard to see what to do next. But as 31/6 3^{1/6} , you can clearly apply exponent rules.

How do I handle the nested square root inside the cube root?

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Work from the inside out! First, 3=31/2 \sqrt{3} = 3^{1/2} , then 31/23=(31/2)1/3=31/6 \sqrt[3]{3^{1/2}} = (3^{1/2})^{1/3} = 3^{1/6} using the power rule.

What's the exponent rule for multiplying same powers?

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When multiplying expressions with the same exponent, you multiply the bases: anbn=(ab)n a^n \cdot b^n = (a \cdot b)^n . So 31/641/6=(34)1/6=121/6 3^{1/6} \cdot 4^{1/6} = (3 \cdot 4)^{1/6} = 12^{1/6} .

How do I convert the final answer back to root form?

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Remember that fractional exponents become roots! The denominator of the fraction becomes the root index: 121/6=126 12^{1/6} = \sqrt[6]{12} .

Why isn't the answer just 12?

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Be careful! We're not just multiplying 3 × 4. We're multiplying nested roots, which requires converting to fractional exponents first. The final exponent 1/6 1/6 means we need the 6th root of 12.

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