Q. The expression 572⋅572 is equivalent to7544954725449254
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to simplify the expression 572⋅572. This involves two fifth roots of 72 being multiplied together.
Use property of exponents: Use 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, 572 is the same as (72)51.
Apply power of power rule: Apply the power of a power rule.When you raise a power to a power, you multiply the exponents. So, (72)51 becomes 72∗51, which simplifies to 752.
Multiply the expressions: Multiply the expressions.Now we multiply 72/5 by itself: 72/5×72/5.
Apply product of powers rule: Apply the product of powers rule.When you multiply powers with the same base, you add the exponents. So, 72/5×72/5 becomes 7(2/5)+(2/5), which simplifies to 74/5.
Check answer choices: Check the answer choices.We have simplified the expression to 754. Now we compare this with the given answer choices.
Select correct answer: Select the correct answer.The correct answer is 7(54), which matches one of the given answer choices.
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