SOLUTION: How do I use the laws of exponents to simplify? 7.4^7/4 _______ 7.4^2/3

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Question 469341: How do I use the laws of exponents to simplify?
7.4^7/4
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7.4^2/3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
use the laws of exponents to simplify
7.4^7/4
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7.4^2/3
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= (7.4)^(7/4 - 2/3)
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= 7.4^[(21-8)/12]
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= 7.4^(13/12)
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= 8.743..
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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