SOLUTION: EEK! I need help in solving this equation. Simplify: a^1/2 . a^2/3 .a^-1/4. I know I need to simplify.Can someone explain the rule for mulitplying exponential expressions? Please

Question 235060: EEK! I need help in solving this equation.
Simplify: a^1/2 . a^2/3 .a^-1/4. I know I need to simplify.Can someone explain the rule for mulitplying exponential expressions? Please
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify: a^1/2 . a^2/3 .a^-1/4
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Rule: If the bases are the same, add the exponents.
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(1/2 + 2/3 - 1/4)
lcd = 12
= (6 + 8 - 3)/12
= l1/12
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Answer for your problem:
a^(11/12)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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