SOLUTION: What would (3x^(2/5))*(2x^(1/2)) be? I understand how to multiply fractional exponents when the bases are the same, but I do not know how to do so when the bases are different.

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Question 208840: What would (3x^(2/5))*(2x^(1/2)) be?
I understand how to multiply fractional exponents when the bases are the same, but I do not know how to do so when the bases are different.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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What would (3x^(2/5))*(2x^(1/2)) be?
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Add the exponents of x
= 6x^(2/5 + 1/2)
= 6x^(0.9)