SOLUTION: simplifying the expression, x^1/3 / x^1/4 x^-1/2

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Question 744372: simplifying the expression, x^1/3 / x^1/4 x^-1/2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simplifying the expression,
(x^1/3 / x^1/4)* x^-1/2
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= x^(1/3 - 1/4 + (-1/2)]
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= x^(1/12 - 6/12)
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= x^(-5/12)
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= 1/x^(5/12)
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Cheers,
Stan H.