SOLUTION: √y^3 can be written as (y^3)1/2 or (y)3/2. GIven this, what does (8)5/3 equal? The correct answer is 32, but I can't figure it out. Please help me. Thanks

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Question 559494: √y^3 can be written as (y^3)1/2 or (y)3/2.
GIven this, what does (8)5/3 equal?
The correct answer is 32, but I can't figure it out.
Please help me.
Thanks
Answer by KMST(5328)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
= = = = = = = = 32
Some of the too-tall exponents are not wholly visible, but I included plenty of equivalent expressions to help you figure them out.
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