Question

HELP! Use rational exponents to simplify. ⁴√x^20
So the answer is x^20/4 ??? or x^5??

Answer 1

x^5

Answer 2

20/4=5

Answer 3

so x^5

Answer 4

Thank you!!!

Answer 5

..... i have to wonder where this thought came from. I want to believe that you know that 20/4 = 5, so is it in the idea that its an exponent and exponents might act in an inconsistent manner?

Answer 6

Just want to make sure I get the right answer