Simplifying High Powered Roots

This video tutorial explains how to simplify radicals, focusing on the fourth root of 80x^5 * y^3. The instructor demonstrates factoring the number 80 into prime numbers and breaking down variables x and y. The process involves grouping factors into sets of four, simplifying the expression, and applying properties of radicals. The video concludes with a simplified solution and encourages viewers to stay tuned for more tutorials.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Simplifying cube roots

• Simplifying fourth roots

• Solving linear equations

• Factoring polynomials

What is the first step in factoring the number 80?

• Divide by 2

• Divide by 5

• Divide by 3

• Divide by 4

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

How many times is the number 2 used in the prime factorization of 80?

• Three times

• Four times

• Five times

• Six times

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

How is x^5 represented in terms of multiplication?

• x multiplied by itself four times

• x multiplied by itself six times

• x multiplied by itself five times

• x multiplied by itself three times

How many y's are there in y^3?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What is the goal when dealing with a fourth root?

• Find groups of three

• Find groups of four

• Find groups of five

• Find groups of two

Which group of factors is separated first?

• Group of y's

• Group of x's

• Group of twos

• Group of fives

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

What is the fourth root of four twos?

• Sixteen

• Eight

• Two

• Four

What is the fourth root of four x's?

• x^4

• x^3

• x

• x^2

How is y^3 written in the final simplified form?

• y^3

• y^4

• y^2

• y