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Question 168208This question is from textbook Algebra 2
: Rational exponents:
a-1/2 / 6a1/3 x a-1/4
Please help
This question is from textbook Algebra 2
: Rational exponents:
a-1/2 / 6a1/3 x a-1/4
Please help

Answer by stanbon(19692) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rational exponents:
a^(-1/2) / 6a^(1/3) x a^(1/4)
= 6a(1/3 - 1/2) x a^(1/4)
= 6a(-1/6) x a(1/4)
= 6a(-1/6 + 1/4)
= 6a^(2/24)
= 6a^(1/12)
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Cheers,
Stan H.