SOLUTION: Simplify each expression. Assume that all variables are positive when they appear. A. x^(2/3) • x^(1/2) • x^(-1/4) B. [(x^4)(y^8)]^(3/4)

Question 1208437: Simplify each expression. Assume that all variables are positive when they appear.
A. x^(2/3) • x^(1/2) • x^(-1/4)
B. [(x^4)(y^8)]^(3/4)

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Add exponents to multiply powers 

Get least common denominator of 12



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Multiply exponents to raise powers to powers:  , 

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Edwin

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