SOLUTION: Rewrite (x^5/3)^3/2 using only positive rational exponents?

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Question 401459: Rewrite (x^5/3)^3/2 using only positive rational exponents?
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The rule for exponents when raising a power to a power is to multiply the exponents:
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which simplifies as follows:
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