Q. Given x>0, the expression 4x8 is equivalent toxx4x2x24x2x2
Understand the expression: Understand the expression 4x8. The expression 4x8 means the 4th root of x raised to the 8th power.
Apply property of exponents: Apply the property of exponents for roots.The 4th root of x8 can be written as (x8)41.
Simplify using power rule: Simplify the expression using the power of a power rule.Using the power of a power rule, we multiply the exponents: (x8)41=x8∗(41).
Calculate new exponent: Calculate the new exponent. 8 multiplied by 41 is 2, so x(8∗(41))=x2.
Write final expression: Write the final simplified expression.The equivalent expression for 4x8 is x2.
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