JAMB Mathematics 1989 Question 5

Question 5

Indices

Simplify ∛((64r−6)½)

  1. A.r/2
  2. B.2r
  3. C.1/(2r)
  4. D.2/r
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (2/r)

Explanation

The square root then cube root is the 1/6 power: (64r−6)1/6 = 2r−1 = 2/r.