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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 68

Simplify the radical expressions in Exercises 67–74, if possible. ³√150

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Identify the type of radical expression: This is a cube root (³√) of 150. The goal is to simplify it by factoring the radicand (the number inside the radical) into its prime factors.
Perform prime factorization of 150: Break 150 into its prime factors. Start by dividing by the smallest prime numbers. For example, 150 = 2 × 3 × 5².
Group the factors into sets of three (since it is a cube root): Look for any factor that appears three times, as it can be taken out of the cube root. In this case, there are no factors that appear three times.
Simplify the expression: Since no factor appears three times, the cube root cannot be simplified further. The expression remains as ³√150.
Conclude the solution: State that the simplified form of the cube root of 150 is ³√150, as no further simplification is possible.

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