Michigan State University - Diagnostic Exam

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2.8

  •   Assuming that a and b stand for positive numbers, which of the following is equivalent to √ -4-9- √--a-b-- a10 b5 ?

     

    a)  2 b-- a3 b) 1-- ab c) √-1-- ab d) √ --- ab e) √ - --b a3

Solution:
∘49- ∘ --4 2 ab--= b-= b-- a10b5 a6 a3

Diagnostic:

If you miss this question please review properties of radicals.

See 2.5: Exponents .

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July 15, 2008