SOLUTION: Using properties of exponents to simplify-write with positive exponents.
x^3/7 - x^1/5 divided by x^-1/2
I have no clue where to start, but I thoug
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Question 146480: Using properties of exponents to simplify-write with positive exponents.
x^3/7 - x^1/5 divided by x^-1/2
I have no clue where to start, but I thought I would start by trying to get a common denom of the exponents which I thought would be 35. I am lost!
Thanks so much! Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Using properties of exponents to simplify-write with positive exponents.
x^3/7 - x^1/5 divided by x^-1/2
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x^-(1/2) is a common denominator to each of the numerator terms:
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= [x^(3/7)/x^(-1/2)] - [x^(1/5)/x^(-1/2)]
Subtract the denominator exponents from the numerator exponents to get:
= x^(3/7 + 1/2) - x^(1/5 + 1/2)
= x^(13/6) - x^(7/10)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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