Solve: Product of Square Roots √6 × √2 × √3 × √1

Square Root Multiplication with Exponential Properties

Solve the following exercise:

6231= \sqrt{6}\cdot\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3}\cdot\sqrt{1}=

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00:00 Simplify the following expression
00:03 The root of a number (A) multiplied by the root of another number (B)
00:07 equals the root of their product (A times B)
00:10 Apply this formula to our exercise, and convert to a single root
00:15 Calculate the products
00:22 Calculate the root of 36
00:25 This is the solution

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Understand the problem

Solve the following exercise:

6231= \sqrt{6}\cdot\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3}\cdot\sqrt{1}=

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Step-by-step solution

In order to simplify the given expression, apply two laws of exponents:

a. The definition of root as an exponent:

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

b. The law of exponents for an exponent applied to a product in parentheses (in reverse direction):

xnyn=(xy)n x^n\cdot y^n =(x\cdot y)^n

Begin by converting the square roots to exponents using the law of exponents mentioned in a:

6231=612212312112= \sqrt{6}\cdot\sqrt{2}\cdot\sqrt{3}\cdot\sqrt{1}= \\ \downarrow\\ 6^{\frac{1}{2}}\cdot2^{\frac{1}{2}}\cdot3^{\frac{1}{2}}\cdot1^{\frac{1}{2}}=

Due to the fact that we have a multiplication operation of four terms with identical exponents, we are able to apply the law of exponents mentioned in b (which also applies to multiplying several terms in parentheses) Combine them together in a multiplication operation within parentheses that are also raised to the same exponent:

612212312112=(6231)12=3612=36=6 6^{\frac{1}{2}}\cdot2^{\frac{1}{2}}\cdot3^{\frac{1}{2}}\cdot1^{\frac{1}{2}}= \\ (6\cdot2\cdot3\cdot1)^{\frac{1}{2}}=\\ 36^{\frac{1}{2}}=\\ \sqrt{36}=\\ \boxed{6}

In the final steps, we first performed the multiplication within the parentheses, we then once again used the definition of root as an exponent mentioned in a (in reverse direction) to return to root notation, and in the final stage, we calculated the known square root of 36.

Therefore, we can identify that the correct answer is answer d.

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Final Answer

6 6

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Convert square roots to fractional exponents: a=a12 \sqrt{a} = a^{\frac{1}{2}}
  • Technique: Combine terms with same exponent: 612212312=(623)12 6^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot 2^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot 3^{\frac{1}{2}} = (6 \cdot 2 \cdot 3)^{\frac{1}{2}}
  • Check: Verify by calculating: 36=6 \sqrt{36} = 6 since 62=36 6^2 = 36

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Multiplying the numbers under the radicals incorrectly
    Don't multiply 6 × 2 × 3 × 1 = 12 and write √12! This ignores the exponential property and gives √12 ≈ 3.46 instead of 6. Always convert to fractional exponents first, then apply the multiplication rule for same exponents.

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Why can't I just multiply the numbers under the square roots directly?

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You can multiply them, but you need to be careful! The key is recognizing that ab=ab \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} , so 6231=6231=36=6 \sqrt{6} \cdot \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{1} = \sqrt{6 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 \cdot 1} = \sqrt{36} = 6 .

What does converting to fractional exponents actually do?

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Converting to fractional exponents lets you use the multiplication rule for exponents: anbn=(ab)n a^n \cdot b^n = (a \cdot b)^n . This makes it easier to see why we can multiply the numbers under the radicals together!

Do I always need to convert to exponents for square root problems?

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Not always! For simple problems like this, you can use the property ab=ab \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} directly. But understanding the exponential form helps with more complex radical expressions.

What if one of the numbers under the square root is 1?

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1=1 \sqrt{1} = 1 always! So 1 \sqrt{1} doesn't change your answer - it's like multiplying by 1. In this problem, 6231 \sqrt{6} \cdot \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{1} is the same as 623 \sqrt{6} \cdot \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{3} .

How do I know if my final answer should be a whole number or stay under a radical?

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Always check if the number under the radical is a perfect square! Since 36 = 6², we get 36=6 \sqrt{36} = 6 . If it's not a perfect square (like 12 \sqrt{12} ), you usually leave it as a radical or simplify it further.

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