Rational Exponents Answers

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

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The answer is not correct. In the second step, the student divided the exponents (6/5 divided by 2/5 = 3) instead of using the quotient of powers property, which requires subtracting the exponents (6/5 - 2/5 = 4/5). The expression within the parentheses should have been x to the 4/5 power. Applying the outer exponent of 1/2, the correct simplified form is x to the 2/5 power.

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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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Evaluate: =

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