SOLUTION: I am practicing to take the Accuplacer test for intermediate algebra. I have run into these two problems, can you explain the difference to me? {{{(X 1/5) not squared but by 3}}}

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Question 450111: I am practicing to take the Accuplacer test for intermediate algebra. I have run into these two problems, can you explain the difference to me?
%28X+1%2F5%29+not+squared+but+by+3 the 1/5 is raised up and at the upper right leg of the X
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%281%2F5%29+squared

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X^(1/5)^3 not squared but by 3
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x ^(3/5)
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(((1/5) squared}}}
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= (1/5)(1/5)
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= 1/25
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Cheers,
Stan H.