SOLUTION: How would you suggest I manipulate this example of fractional exponent to yield positive/correct results? i.e. : X = a(b/c)^1/2

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Question 138882: How would you suggest I manipulate this example of fractional exponent to yield
positive/correct results?
i.e. :
X = a(b/c)^1/2

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How would you suggest I manipulate this example of fractional exponent to yield
positive/correct results?
i.e. :
X = a(b/c)^1/2
Multiply numerator and denominator by sqrt(c) to get:
X = (a/c)sqrt(bc)
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Cheers,
Stan H.