document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=764300>Question 764300</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> •	Simplify each expression using the rules of exponents and explain the steps you are taking.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "•	Incorporate the following five math vocabulary words into your discussion. Use bold font to emphasize the words in your writing (Do not write definitions for the words; use them appropriately in sentences describing the thought behind your math work.):<BR>\n" );
document.write( "o	Principal root <BR>\n" );
document.write( "o	Product rule <BR>\n" );
document.write( "o	Quotient rule <BR>\n" );
document.write( "o	Reciprocal <BR>\n" );
document.write( "o	nth root <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Here is the expression: 8 ^1/2 2 ^1/2    the exponents are the fraction one half.  </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #465341 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=465341\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 8 ^1/2 * 2 ^1/2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Convert 8 to base 2.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(2^3)^(1/2) *2^(1/2)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use the Rule: (a^n)^m = a^(nm)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2^(3/2) *2^(1/2)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use the Rule: a^x*a^y = a^(x+y)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 2^(3/2 + 1/2)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 2^1<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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