Q. The expression 524⋅526 is equivalent to22225244242524
Understand the Problem: Understand the problem. We need to simplify the expression involving fifth roots of powers of 2.
Apply Exponent Property: Apply the property of exponents for roots. The fifth root of a number is the same as raising that number to the power of 51. So, 524 is the same as (24)51 and 526 is the same as (26)51.
Use Power Rule: Use the power of a power rule.When you raise a power to a power, you multiply the exponents.(24)1/5×(26)1/5=24/5×26/5
Combine Terms: Combine the terms with the same base.When multiplying terms with the same base, add the exponents.254×256=2(54+56)=2(54+6)=2510
Simplify Exponent: Simplify the exponent. 2(10/5) simplifies to 22 because 10 divided by 5 is 2. 2(10/5)=22
Check Answer Choices: Check the answer choices.The correct answer is 22, which matches one of the given options.
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