SOLUTION: I am trying to simplify 2^(2/3)+3(2^(2/3) Can you explain how I would do this?

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Question 74596: I am trying to simplify 2^(2/3)+3(2^(2/3) Can you explain how I would do this?
Answer by stanbon(57405) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simplify 2^(2/3)+3(2^(2/3))
Factor out the 2^(2/3) factor:
=2^(2/3) [1 + 3]
=2^(2/3)[2^2]
=2^((2/3)+2))
=2^(8/3)
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Cheers,
San H.