Important shortcut formula on number system :
1. To find the larger between ³√3 and ⁴√5
Solution:
Take lcm of surds which are 3 and 4 here .
Lcm of 3 and 4 is 12
Convert each surd into surd of 12.
³√3=¹²√3⁴=¹²√81
⁴√5=¹²√5³=¹²√125
Clearly ¹²√125 >¹²√81
So ⁴√5 is greater.
1. To find the larger between ³√3 and ⁴√5
Solution:
Take lcm of surds which are 3 and 4 here .
Lcm of 3 and 4 is 12
Convert each surd into surd of 12.
³√3=¹²√3⁴=¹²√81
⁴√5=¹²√5³=¹²√125
Clearly ¹²√125 >¹²√81
So ⁴√5 is greater.