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Which expression is equivalent to (4(5^3)1/2?

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Answer:


10√(5)

Explanation:

In this problem, we are given expression in exponent form and we have to simplify the expression.

The expression is
[4(5^(3) )]^{(1)/(2) }

Now, we know that
5^(3) = 5 * 5 * 5 = 125

So,
4(5^(3) ) = 4 * 125 = 500

Now, 500 can be written as 100 × 5 = 10² × 5

Therefore,
[4(5^(3) )]^{(1)/(2) } = (500)^{(1)/(2) } = 10√(5) {Since 500 = 100 × 5 = 10² × 5} (Answer)