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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 2 CREDIT RECOVERY

Which expression is equivalent to 4th root of x to the 10th power ?

Answer
A
x raised to the 2 point 2 power
B
x squared times open paren 4th root of x squared close paren
C
x to the 5th power
D
x cubed times open paren 4th root of x close paren

Explanation

The fourth root of x¹⁰ is |x|^(10/4), which simplifies to |x|^(5/2). Choice B gives the same value: x² · ⁴√(x²) = x² · |x|^(1/2) = |x|^(5/2).

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