Question 8 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 2 CREDIT RECOVERY
Because both factors are fifth roots, multiply the quantities inside the roots: √[5]{4x²} · √[5]{4x²} = √[5]{(4x²)(4x²)} = √[5]{16x⁴}. This matches the fifth root of 16x to the fourth power.
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