Q. The expression 423⋅324 is equivalent to421225241225
Understand Expression: Understand the given expression.We have the expression 423⋅324, which involves two different roots of powers of 2.
Convert to Exponents: Convert roots to fractional exponents.The fourth root of 23 can be written as (23)41, and the cube root of 24 can be written as (24)31.
Apply Power Rule: Apply the power of a power rule.Using the power of a power rule, we simplify the exponents: (23)1/4=23∗(1/4)=23/4 and (24)1/3=24∗(1/3)=24/3.
Multiply with Same Base: Multiply the expressions with the same base.Since we are multiplying two expressions with the same base 2, we can add the exponents: 23/4×24/3.
Add Exponents: Add the exponents.To add the exponents, we find a common denominator, which is 12: (3/4)×(3/3)=9/12 and (4/3)×(4/4)=16/12. Now we add the fractions: 9/12+16/12=25/12.
Write Final Expression: Write the final expression.The final expression after adding the exponents is 21225.
Check Given Options: Check if the expression matches any of the given options.The expression 21225 matches the second option, which is 2(1225).
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