Question 764300
8 ^1/2 * 2 ^1/2
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Convert 8 to base 2.
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(2^3)^(1/2) *2^(1/2)
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Use the Rule: (a^n)^m = a^(nm)
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2^(3/2) *2^(1/2)
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Use the Rule: a^x*a^y = a^(x+y)
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= 2^(3/2 + 1/2)
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= 2^1
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= 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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