SOLUTION: How do you solve Rational Exponent Equations such as: 27=x^3/2

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Question 681363: How do you solve Rational Exponent Equations such as:
27=x^3/2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
27=x^3/2
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Raise both sides to the (2/3) power to get:
x = 27^(2/3)
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Comment: The "3" in the denominator tells you to take the cube root.
x = 3^2
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Comment: The "2" in the numerator tell you to square the base.
x = 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.