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OpenStudy (janu16):

Rewrite in simplest radical form 1/x^-3/6. Please show each step.

OpenStudy (janu16):

@DanJS

OpenStudy (danjs):

is -3/6 the power, or is x divided by 6

OpenStudy (janu16):

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OpenStudy (danjs):

right

OpenStudy (janu16):

i drew it up there. can you see it?

OpenStudy (danjs):

yes

OpenStudy (janu16):

so i have to solve this and show steps

OpenStudy (janu16):

actually simplify

OpenStudy (danjs):

First, apply this property \[\frac{ 1 }{ x^{-a} } = x^a\]

OpenStudy (danjs):

when you change sides of a fraction, change sign on power

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