Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Simplifying Radical Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 433: 68

Answer

$a^2b^2$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of radicals, then, \begin{array}{l} \dfrac{\sqrt{a^7b^6}}{\sqrt{a^3b^2}} \\\\= \sqrt{\dfrac{a^7b^6}{a^3b^2}} \\\\= \sqrt{a^{7-3}b^{6-2}} \\\\= \sqrt{a^{4}b^{4}} \\\\= a^2b^2 .\end{array}
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