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select the expression equivalent to \\(sqrt8{x^{77}}\\) given \\(x > 0\…

Question

select the expression equivalent to \\(sqrt8{x^{77}}\\) given \\(x > 0\\).
answer
\\(\circ\\) \\(x^8\sqrt8{x^4}\\) \\(\circ\\) \\(x^8\sqrt8{x^5}\\)
\\(\circ\\) \\(x^9\sqrt8{x^5}\\) \\(\circ\\) \\(x^9\sqrt8{x^4}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite exponent as quotient/remainder

Divide 77 by 8: $77 = 8\times9 + 5$

Step2: Split radical using exponent rule

$\sqrt[8]{x^{77}} = \sqrt[8]{x^{8\times9} \cdot x^5}$

Step3: Simplify radical expression

$\sqrt[8]{x^{8\times9} \cdot x^5} = \sqrt[8]{x^{8\times9}} \cdot \sqrt[8]{x^5} = x^9\sqrt[8]{x^5}$

Answer:

$x^9\sqrt[8]{x^5}$