Question

I am so confused! Question is:
Write each expression in simplest form.
Examples that get me lost
y^ (5/8) divide y^(1/2)
x^(1/4)*x^1/6*x^(1/3)
(m^3n^-5*m^-1)^-3

Answer 1

I don't even know what to begin and start with

Answer 2

\[a^n\times a^m=a^{n+m}\]
\[a^n\div a^m=a^{n-m}\]

Answer 3

Follow these rules?

Answer 4

yeah for the first expression

y^(5/8) ÷ y^(1/2)
=
y^(5/8 -1/2)
=

Answer 5

for the second expression

x^(1/4)*x^1/6*x^(1/3)
=
x^(1/4 + 1/6 + 1/3)
=

Answer 6

The Index Rules
http://mathematicsi.com/rules-of-indices/