SOLUTION: I do not understand this, the question is what expression raised to the fourth power is 81x^12 y^8 z^16

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Question 84080This question is from textbook beginners algebra
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the question is
what expression raised to the fourth power is 81x^12 y^8 z^16 This question is from textbook beginners algebra

Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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The way to write an equation for what they are asking is:
q%5E4=81x%5E12y%5E8z%5E16
And solve for q.
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To solve for q, take the 4th root of each side:
q=(81x^12y^8z^16)^1/4
highlight%28q=3x%5E3y%5E2z%5E4%29
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