Find the value of √ (13√(13√(13√(13√(13√(13√(13))))))).
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Find the value of √ (13√(13√(13√(13√(13√(13√(13))))))).
- A.
160
- B.
169
- C.
(13)(127/128)
- D.
178
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Correct answer: C
Step-by-Step Solution
To solve an expression with nested square roots of the form: sqrt(x * sqrt(x * sqrt(x * ...))) (repeated n times), we use the following formula: x ^ ((2^n - 1) / 2^n)
Identify the variables:
The number being repeated (x) is 13.
Count the number of square roots (n).
Let's count them in the expression: sqrt(13 * sqrt(13 * sqrt(13 * sqrt(13 * sqrt(13 * sqrt(13 * sqrt(13)))))))
There are 7 nested radicals.
Apply the formula:
n = 7.
2^n = 2^7 = 128.
The exponent is (2^7 - 1) / 2^7 = (128 - 1) / 128 = 127/128.
Final Value:
The expression evaluates to 13^(127/128).