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Ch. R - Review of Basic Concepts
Lial - College Algebra 13th Edition
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If the expression is in exponential form, write it in radical form and evaluate if possible. If it is in radical form, write it in exponential form. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers. m2y5-m \(\sqrt{2y^5}\)

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Identify the given expression and determine whether it is in exponential or radical form. The expression is \(-m \sqrt{2y^{5}}\), which is in radical form because it contains a square root symbol (\(\sqrt{\cdot}\)).
Recall the relationship between radicals and exponents: \(\sqrt[n]{a} = a^{\frac{1}{n}}\). For a square root, \(n = 2\), so \(\sqrt{a} = a^{\frac{1}{2}}\).
Rewrite the radical expression \(\sqrt{2y^{5}}\) using exponents: \(\sqrt{2y^{5}} = (2y^{5})^{\frac{1}{2}}\).
Apply the exponent to each factor inside the parentheses separately, using the property \((ab)^c = a^c b^c\). This gives \(2^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot (y^{5})^{\frac{1}{2}}\).
Simplify the exponent on \(y\) by multiplying the exponents: \(y^{5 \cdot \frac{1}{2}} = y^{\frac{5}{2}}\). So the expression in exponential form is \(-m \cdot 2^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot y^{\frac{5}{2}}\).

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