Question

Can someone please explain this SAT Math Question to me please?

Answer 1

\[(x^a)^b = x^{ab}\]
not to be confused with

\[x^a x^b = x^{a+b}\]

answer: if we cube both sides:

\[(x^\frac{ 1 }{ 3 })^3 = (y^2)^3\]\[x = y^6\]

Answer 2

Thanks ;)

Answer 3

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