Q. Simplify the, following expression. Assume that all variables are positive.8x2y6
Factor and Express Perfect Squares: First, let's factor 8 into 23 and express x2 and y6 as perfect squares.8x2y6=(23)(x2)(y6)
Rewrite Expression with Square Roots: Now, we can rewrite the expression by taking the square root of each perfect square. (23)(x2)(y6)=22⋅2⋅x2⋅y2⋅y2⋅y2
Take Square Roots of Perfect Squares: Next, we take the square root of the perfect squares 22, x2, and y2 three times.22⋅2⋅x2⋅y2⋅y2⋅y2=2⋅x⋅y⋅y⋅y⋅2
Combine and Simplify: Finally, we simplify the expression by combining the y terms.2×x×y×y×y×2=2xy3×2
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