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Multiplying Radicals — Quiz

Question 2 • College Readiness Mathematics

What is the following product? 5th root of 4 x squared times 5th root of 4 x squared

Answer
A
16 x to the 4th power
B
5th root of 16 x to the 4th power
C
4 x squared
D
2 times open paren 5th root of 4 x squared close paren

Explanation

Because both factors are fifth roots, multiply the quantities inside the roots: √[5]{4x²} · √[5]{4x²} = √[5]{(4x²)(4x²)} = √[5]{16x⁴}. This matches the fifth root of 16x to the fourth power.

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