Rational Exponents Answers

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Write the expression 6 7 12 in radical form.

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Evaluate: =

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256

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Simplify:

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A student simplified the rational expression using the steps shown.Is the answer correct? Explain.

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No. The student incorrectly divided the exponents when simplifying x^(6/5) ÷ x^(2/5); the quotient rule requires subtracting them. The correct simplification is (x^(4/5))^(1/2) = x^(2/5).

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Select all of the following that you included in your answer.

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The answer is not correct.
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The student did not use the quotient of powers property correctly.
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The student divided the exponents within the parentheses instead of subtracting.
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The correct simplified form is x to the two-fifths power.

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