Q. The expression 354⋅556 is equivalent to558255825153851538
Understand the expression: Understand the given expression.We have the expression 354⋅556, which involves cube roots and fifth roots of powers of 5.
Convert to fractional exponents: Convert the roots to fractional exponents.The cube root of 54 can be written as 534, and the fifth root of 56 can be written as 556.So, the expression becomes 534×556.
Apply multiplication rule: Apply the rule for multiplying powers with the same base.When multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents.So, 534×556=534+56.
Find common denominator: Find a common denominator to add the fractions.The common denominator for 3 and 5 is 15.So, we convert the fractions to have the denominator of 15:34=(3×54×5)=152056=(5×36×3)=1518
Add fractions: Add the fractions.Now we add the fractions with the common denominator:1520+1518=15(20+18)=1538
Write final expression: Write the final expression.The expression now is 51538.
Check final expression: Check if the final expression matches any of the given options.The final expression 51538 matches the last option, so the equivalent expression is 5(1538).
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