Simple GCSE question... How? need quick answer, have test in mornin ![resolved]
What does 32^6/5 really mean ? I have just guessed and gotten it correct, but i don't understand why...Anyone explain ?
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Originally Posted by e-test
5. Find the value of 32^6/5
You said 64 .
Well done. You have worked this out correctly.
Re: Simple GCSE question... How? need quick answer, have test in mornin !
I assume you know what a fifth root is?
i.e the fifth root of 32 is 2 or 2*2*2*2*2 = 32
so 32^(6/5) = the fifth root of 32 to the sixth power
since we know the fifth root of 32 = 2
32^(6/5) = 2^6 = (2^5)*2=64
Re: Simple GCSE question... How? need quick answer, have test in mornin !
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Originally Posted by moeur
I assume you know what a fifth root is?
i.e the fifth root of 32 is 2 or 2*2*2*2*2 = 32
so 32^(6/5) = the fifth root of 32 to the sixth power
since we know the fifth root of 32 = 2
32^(6/5) = 2^6 = (2^5)*2=64
Cheers moeur, i needed that so bad !
Hopefully its sunk in and i will be able to use that tomorrow :)
+rep :thumb:
