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Question 1084311: I am preparing my self for the upcoming next level algebra semester in the fall. I have a practice test with some problems I will encounter during the semester. As a reference I am using Blitzer (great book) along with the solution manual. Right of the rip I was hit with this problem, which I can not find in the book. Please tell the name of this problem so I can look it up in the book and find other similar problems to practice and show me the steps involved to solve the problem and I will figure it out. its two square roots multiplied against each other. ∛(□((x^0 y^4)/(3z^3 ))) . ∛(81x^9 y^(-10) z^6 )Simplify completely.
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Question 1089099: Why can't we rewrite the product as a whole radical, for instance  , wherein it is an incorrect simplification that the answer is  ? I believe that the answer should be this one  . Please give me an explanation for this one. Thank you
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Question 1089372: I am very confused with how radical equations work...everything about them is confusing to me. I do know what a radical is, what the radicand, index and so forth is. I also know how to extract the square root and basic adding of radicals, but when it comes to equations I'm lost.
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Question 1089372: I am very confused with how radical equations work...everything about them is confusing to me. I do know what a radical is, what the radicand, index and so forth is. I also know how to extract the square root and basic adding of radicals, but when it comes to equations I'm lost.
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Question 1089760: in completing the square for the following problem, Jules and Vincent are trying to find their error as they are disagreeing on the answer. Describe the error(s) made in the process and solve the problem correctly. Upload your solution for your instructor to grade.
step 1: x^2+8x=0
step 2: x^2+8x+8=0+8
step 3: (x+4)^2=8
step 4: x+4=2\sqrt{2}
step 5: x=-4=-2\sqrt{2}
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Question 1089760: in completing the square for the following problem, Jules and Vincent are trying to find their error as they are disagreeing on the answer. Describe the error(s) made in the process and solve the problem correctly. Upload your solution for your instructor to grade.
step 1: x^2+8x=0
step 2: x^2+8x+8=0+8
step 3: (x+4)^2=8
step 4: x+4=2\sqrt{2}
step 5: x=-4=-2\sqrt{2}
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Question 1089838: Michelle is measuring the dimensions of her living room so she can install new flooring. She measures the length at 4√12 feet with her radical tape measure, and then measures the width at 3√8 feet.
2. Michelle decided she only wants to cover 3⁄4 of the room in the new flooring. Determine the area of flooring she will need to cover 3⁄4 of the room. Leave your answer as a simplified radical expression and include units.
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