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))))))).

  1. A.

    160

  2. B.

    169

  3. C.

    (13)(127/128)

  4. 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)

  1. 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.

  2. Apply the formula:

    • n = 7.

    • 2^n = 2^7 = 128.

    • The exponent is (2^7 - 1) / 2^7 = (128 - 1) / 128 = 127/128.

  3. Final Value:

    • The expression evaluates to 13^(127/128).

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